Vacancy Details

Job Ref No. ECC8825423-254S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: £26,435 - £28,809 actual

Position Start Date: 01/09/2022 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 24/06/2022 Midday Date of Interviews: 29th June 2022

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced, efficient Commercial Catering Manager to be responsible for the operational efficiency of the catering service, planning and preparation to the required standard for both this school and Westcliff high School for Boys.

Essex 2020 Scale 8, Point 25 - 28 (£26,435- £28,809 actual)

37 hours per week, term-time plus INSET days plus 1 week in the holidays.

Relevant qualifications to NVQ Level 3 required.

Purpose

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
Plan and manage the development of the Schools Catering Provision for Pupils, Staff and Special Events
Maintenance of the highest standards of personnel management, hygiene and health and safety

Duties

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF OPERATIONS

To constantly review and amend (as necessary) the range and breadth of the food offering and monitor its value for money
To ensure the food offering meets customer demand and is optimally presented
To actively monitor the range and availability of the food offering throughout service periods
Using the product sales from the cashless system, monitor the best and worst sellers and adjust product range and merchandising space accordingly
To actively monitor satisfaction with food provided on a regular basis
To actively look at ways that the offering and its availability can be improved
To continually review the layout of the serving areas for optimal efficiency

CATERING

To be responsible for the preparation and presentation of all food to the required school standard
To ensure that methods of preparation and presentation comply with all current recognised catering standards including those for schools
To order raw materials and supplies, check deliveries and ensure all raw and cooked food is stored correctly
To ensure appropriate procedures are carried out by canteen staff
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 plan, implement and review a cycle of menus to be revised at regular intervals
To be responsible for stock control and rotation of stock.
To occasionally organise special functions, which may be outside of normal working hours.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

To ensure there is a fully-costed menu
To maximise the full potential of the catering operation in terms of turnover, profitability, quality of food and value for money for staff and students
To review and monitor all purchasing procedures and the suppliers used to ensure Best Value is achieved
Be responsible for the running and maintenance of the cashless catering system and to resolve any queries

STAFF MANAGEMENT AND TEAM LEADERSHIP

To hold regular team meetings/briefings with all catering staff
To be responsible for the immediate reporting of staff absences to the HR Manager
To monitor and ensure the appropriate behaviour of canteen staff, in front of pupils and suppliers as well as between themselves.
To recruit and induct all new members of the catering staff
To monitor staff performance, providing training and development as necessary
To participate in the Performance Management of the catering staff
To be involved in the discipline of staff in accordance with the School Procedure, as required

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 an appropriate cleaning schedule is complied with and carry out cleaning as required.
To ensure that all food hygiene standards and records are maintained, that staff are regularly trained in food hygiene and ensure that the canteen receives a 5* food hygiene rating

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Information about the School

Westcliff High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.