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Catering Manager

Gloucester

Line Managed by: Regional Catering Manager
Line Management: Assistant Catering Manager/Catering Supervisors/Catering Assistants/Cook/Kitchen Porter
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Salary calculated in line with NJC pay scale Grade H, points 14-25 (£27,334.00-£33,945.00 FTE).  Actual salary £24,147.31-£29,987.58 per annum (starting salary and pay points will be aligned with relevant regional NJC spine on appointment, dependent on the location of the postholder)
Hours of Work: 40 weeks per year
36 hours per week, Monday-Friday.  Your hours will be worked between 07:00-16:00, with some flexibility required to meet the needs of the school.  Your exact daily working hours will be confirmed with the Regional Catering Manager

Place of Work: Holmleigh Park High School, Holmleigh Road, Gloucester, GL4 0RT
Medical Examination:   The appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report
Superannuation: Under the Social Security Act 1986 the post holder has the right to make their own pension arrangements.  They may choose to contribute to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or a Personal Pension Scheme.  Details of the Local Government Pension Scheme are available at: https://www.lgpsmember.org

Holiday Entitlement: The postholder will be paid an enhancement for holiday pay, which is included in the salary details above.
Probation Period: New employees are required to complete a six-month probationary period
Disclosure & Barring Service Check: This appointment is subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check
Right to Work Check:    This appointment is subject to verification of the right to work in the UK. Where the successful candidate has worked or been resident overseas in the last five years, such checks and confirmations may be required in accordance with the statutory guidance

Job Description
Job Purpose
The Catering Manager is a leadership position responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective operation of the school kitchen facility within the school. The role involves managing the delegation from the Regional Catering Manager to the team of kitchen staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and nutritious meals to the school. The Catering Manager will collaborate with the school, Regional Catering Manager, and other stakeholders to meet nutritional standards, maintain a safe working environment, and foster a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership:
● Provide strong leadership to a diverse team of kitchen staff.
● Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, encouraging teamwork and professional development.
● Inspire and motivate the catering personnel when training and coaching, by demonstrating excellent team work, motivational and interpersonal sensitivity skills.
● Conduct regular team meetings and training sessions to enhance skills and address any operational challenges.
● Proactively enhance the reputation of the Catering department as a key area for all in food production and service.

Operational Management:
● Oversee the day-to-day operations of the centralised kitchen facility, including cooking, and  ensuring adherence to hygiene, safety, and food quality standards.
● Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food preparation, storage, and distribution.
● Coordinate with suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of quality ingredients.
● Complete monthly stock takes and the month end procedure, using the current online system, Pelican Pi. To provide monthly finance and any other reports necessary to GLT Finance and Regional Catering Manager.
● Ensure stock is available to meet the pupil number demands on the catering provision by placing timely orders. Orders will be placed online using Pelican Pi. Good practice will include managing wastage and portion controls.
● Allocate day to day team responsibilities to ensure that routine work duties are covered, adapting to situations outside normal operations.

Menu Planning and Nutrition:
● Collaborate with Regional Catering Manager to develop well-balanced and nutritious menus that meet the dietary needs of primary and secondary school students.
● Stay informed about dietary trends, allergies, and special dietary requirements, adjusting menus accordingly.

Budget Management:
● Assist the Regional Catering Manager with the monitoring of the budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining high-quality food standards.
● Monitor expenses, analyse variances, and implement cost-saving measures when necessary.
● Complete end of month accounting finance information and send directly to the Finance Department and Regional Catering Manager.

Quality Control:
● Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure that all meals meet established standards for taste, presentation, and nutrition agreed by Regional Catering Manager.
● Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations using Food Alert software.

Collaboration and Communication:
● Establish and maintain effective communication channels with school administrators, staff, and other stakeholders.
● Collaborate with school leadership to address any specific dietary needs or concerns.
● To manage and assist in all school event catering.

Administration:
● To support the Regional Catering Manager in providing meal numbers and any other important information requested by the Regional Catering Manager.
● To be responsible for the school’s cashless catering system. To include maintaining the system by adding/editing student and staff information, logging internet payments, monitoring free school meal allowances.

Other Job Requirements:
● To participate in school initiatives where every person is expected to contribute to the learner's progress.
● To participate in the school’s professional learning programme as agreed.
● To play a full part in promoting healthy eating as part of the Food for Life scheme and Green Kitchen scheme.
● To play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos, and encouraging and ensuring staff, pupils and students adhere to school expectations.
● Such other duties as may be reasonably allocated by your line manager or Headteacher.

Physical Effort
There may be some lifting and movement of resources/food and equipment but Site Caretakers are available for heavier, specialist and distance movement.

Job Context
This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements.

Safeguarding Children
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring check along with other relevant employment checks.

Special Notes on Conditions
There may be occasions when the attendance outside of your normal working hours is necessary to fulfil this role therefore flexibility is required.
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will meet the following person specification.  Please note that the listed criteria will form the basis of the selection process. Applicants should address all elements of the Person Specification, demonstrating experience and where appropriate citing supporting examples within their application.

The Recruitment Process

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Closing date for applications: 12/01/2025

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