Catering Manager

Job Description

Brightside Primary School lives and breathes our 6 values; Teamwork, Determination, Enthusiasm, Individuality, Respect and Honesty.

Are you kind, caring and committed to supporting pupils to flourish? Do you believe that all pupils have the right to achieve their potential whatever their need or ability? Then we would love to hear from you!

JOB DESCRIPTION - Catering Manager

Name:

Title of Post: Catering Manager

Salary Scale: Negotiable dependant on experience

Responsible to: School Business Manager

Headteacher

Purpose of Job:

Responsible for the operational efficiency of the catering service, planning, preparation and presentation of food and beverages to the required standard within the budget limitations as agreed with the school management.
Maintenance of the highest standards of personnel management, hygiene and health and safety.

Duties

CATERING

To be responsible for the preparation and presentation of all food to the required statutory regulations and school standards.
To ensure that methods of preparation and presentation comply with current recognised catering standard and food safety legislation.
To order raw materials and supplies, check deliveries and ensure all raw and cooked food is stored correctly.
To ensure all cooking staff carry out the preparation and cooking of all meals to the recipe specifications and nutritional guidelines.
To ensure all staff adhere to the portion standard yields as stated within the recipe specification and required by the school.
To be responsible for the monitoring of menu planning and ordering.
To ensure the prompt service of all meals, breaks and functions provided, as required by the Headteacher.
To implement local promotions/theme days, as required.
To ensure that all catering activities are carried out in line with the pre-agreed school budget.
To ensure any comments regarding the catering operation - positive or otherwise, are noted and acted upon appropriately.
To plan, implement and review a cycle of nutritionally balanced menus to be revised at regular intervals as instructed by the Headteacher.
To adjust the menu to eliminate unpopular or costly items.
To purchase all supplies through agreed suppliers and advise the Headteacher of any unsolved difficulties with suppliers.
To be responsible for stock control and rotation of stock.
To occasionally organise special functions, which may be outside of normal working hours.

COMMUNICATIONS

To maintain regular contact with the Headteacher, other senior managers and the Bursaar.
To actively monitor satisfaction with food provided on a weekly basis.
To hold regular team meetings/briefings with all catering staff and liaise with senior school managers, as required.
To be responsible for the immediate reporting of staff absences to the Administrative/Finance Officer.

TEAM LEADERSHIP

To assist with the recruitment and induction of all new members of the catering staff.
To assist with the monitoring of staff performance, providing training and development as necessary.
To be involved in the discipline of staff in accordance with the School Procedure, as required.
To appropriately monitor the uptake of meals and ensure the HT and Bursaar know how we compare with other schools and implement initiatives to increase pupil numbers

HEALTH AND SAFETY

To report all accidents and unfit foods.
To ensure that all aspects of health and safety legislation are complied with so far as the catering service is concerned.
To ensure that the cleaning plan is complied with and carry out cleaning as required.

OTHER

To take all necessary steps to ensure maximum security of kitchen supplies, equipment and monies.
To undertake the appropriate promotion and marketing of the catering service.
To identify and recommend improvements and cost savings to the benefit of the customer.
To oversee the collection and recording of cash.
The above duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

General

To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.
To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace
To ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Other Activities

To carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher.

The duties may be varied to meet changed circumstances in a manner compatible with the post held, at the reasonable direction of the Headteacher.

This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the way in which catering manager is expected and required to perform and complete the particular duties as set out above.

Information about the School

Brightside Primary school lives and breathes our 6 values; Teamwork, Determination, Enthusiasm, Individuality, Respect and Honesty. If you believe you can live these values and be a part of our team we cant wait to hear from you