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School Catering Manager/Kitchen Manager
Job Posted: 13 hours ago
Salary: £ 27,428 - 28,825 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
V-Recruit are excited to be working in partnership with one of the UKs most forward thinking, recognised and respected Multi-Academy Trusts to recruit 1 x Catering/Kitchen Manager to work within their Wakefield based secondary academy.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Catering/Kitchen Manager, bringing with it the perks of working within an educational environment, such as 12 weeks holiday per year, sociable hours and a rewarding but satisfying working environment.
Some of your duties will include:
· To plan, prepare, cook and present food to the standards required.
· To ensure that the schools reputation for excellence in both food and service is always upheld.
· To assist in preparing the annual budget, and to achieve and maintain the food cost in accordance with the budget.
· To maintain budgetary records and ensure that all budgets are adhered to, unless exceptional circumstances arise.
· To complete all food and equipment ordering, consistently looking at ways of maximising income through effective purchasing through nominated suppliers and creative merchandising.
· To set objectives and be responsible for the day to day running of the location, including supervising the recruitment and selection process, training, monitoring development and progress of staff.
· To ensure accurate and efficient financial control
· To ensure that all bookwork is completed in a timely manner, accurately and efficiently and in line with company procedures.
· To line manage the team of cooks, catering staff and breaktime supervisors, dealing with any issues that arise.
· To ensure the location meets statutory and company requirements of Health & Safety, Food Safety and Environmental legislation and procedures.
· To conduct Food Safety and Health & Safety Risk Assessments and ensure that all standards and procedures in relation to Hygiene and Safety are established and maintained in line with company policy.
· To establish and maintain cleaning schedules.
· To ensure that all equipment is well maintained and is in good working order, and to make recommendations for renewal and replacement where required.
· To record and report all accidents within the location, adhering to location and company procedures.
Job Specifics
This is a permanent position
Salary: £27,428 to £28,825 per annum
37 hours per week, term time only plus five days
Candidate requirements
- A relevant NVQ qualification or equivalent
- Level 2 Maths and English qualifications at C or above
- Extensive relevant experience
- Level 1 Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene or equivalent
- Strong Supervisory experience
- Ability to display a real passion for passion for food and customer service
- Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to plan ahead whilst staying calm under pressure
- Demonstrate an analytical approach to problem solving, and good negotiation skills
- Financially and commercially astute
- Driving licence is very desirable, as some travel to alternative sites, for relief and training purposes
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