Catering Manager
Catering Manager
Ark Bentworth Primary Academy is a non-selective school, serving children of all abilities. Our commitment is to know every pupil as an individual, and to foster the principles of team spirit, responsibility and care for others. We are looking to appoint a creative and talented Catering Manager to join our school. We are seeking a passionate chef with experience in a similar position, not necessarily within the education sector, although this would be an advantage.
You will have a strong culinary background and be motivated by providing the best possible food and service to students, staff and visitors. You should be forward thinking and have the drive and personality that will allow you to lead by example and bring continuous innovation, vibrancy and development to food provision at our school.
Ideal candidates will:
* have experience of working in a comparable job role in a volume/commercial food production environment.
* have experience and managing a catering budget.
* have experience of line management, able to demonstrate strong organisation and management skills.
* have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.
* Knowledge of healthy eating and nutrition and creating related menus.
To apply, please go to www.arkbentworth.org. The application deadline is 11am – Friday 14th August 2020
Closing date: 11am – Friday 14th August 2020
Start date: 02 September 2020
Salary: Ark Support Scale 7, £26,772 Pro Rata Actual salary, £23,516
Hours: 36 hours per week, term time only
Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Job Description: Catering Manager
Reporting to: Business Manager
Location: West London
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week Term Time Only
Salary: Ark Support Scale 7:
£26,772 pro rata
Actual Salary: £23,516
The Role
You will have overall responsibility for ensuring the Academy’s quality of dining is outstanding, including; dining operations, budgeting and finance, health and safety, and managing and developing a high functioning catering team.
Key Responsibilities
Catering and Kitchen Management
· Deliver an effective catering operation which provides; innovative seasonal menu planning, high quality food, friendly customer service and delivered to an excellent standard, which encourages healthy and nutritional eating habits
· Ensure effective kitchen systems and procedures are in place which monitor, maintain and improve the standards of the product and service including effective communication of allergenic ingredients in all foods served · Organise and execute internal and external functions, events or theme days, as required
· Responsible for building and maintaining a highly functioning catering team by participating in recruitment and selection, effectively structuring each member’s roles and responsibilities, providing regular training and supporting their wellbeing using Ark’s People policies
Financial / Budget Management
· Develop an annual catering budget and manage the catering function within the set budgetary and gross profit targets, recommending and implementing cost reductions and service improvements
· Produce reports and financial analysis when required
· Ensure effective storage, use and replenishment of food stock and associated records, and follow the Academies purchasing and accounting policies and procedures
Health and Safety
· Ensure that all kitchen and dining area/equipment area are maintained and operated to the standards required by the statutory, local authority and academy health, safety, fire, food and hygiene regulations and policies
· Ensure that a system of HACCP controls is in place and appropriate records are maintained at all times
Other
· Actively promotes the safety and welfare of our children and young people
· Ensures compliance with Arks data protection rules and procedures
· Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to establish good practice throughout the network, offering support where required
This job description is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.
Person Specification: Catering Manager
Qualifications
· Professional hospitality/catering qualification at L2 or above
· Health & Hygiene Certificate L3, desirable
· First Aid qualification, desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
· Experience catering in large quantities in a head chef role, ideally within a school
· Experience of cultural diversity, with particular reference to food preparation and dietary preferences, desirable · Knowledge of healthy eating and nutrition and creating related menus
· Experience leading, coaching and motivating staff, ensuring professional development and effectively challenging and managing any under-performance
· Experience setting and managing a catering budget
· Excellent communication skills with children and adults
· High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office
Behaviours
· Genuine passion and interest in food and in helping children learn to eat healthily
· A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and you understand how and when to take appropriate action.
· Belief that every student should have access to an excellent education regardless of background
· Excellent interpersonal skills, able to motivate and manage others effectively
· Professional outlook, detailed orientated and able to multi task and meet deadlines
· A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
· Calm and professional under pressure
· Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion
· Flexible attitude towards work and demonstrates sound judgement
Other
· Right to work in the UK
· Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students
· Willingness to undertake training
· This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Ark Bentworth Primary Academy is a non-selective school, serving children of all abilities. Our commitment is to know every pupil as an individual, and to foster the principles of team spirit, responsibility and care for others. We are looking to appoint a creative and talented Catering Manager to join our school. We are seeking a passionate chef with experience in a similar position, not necessarily within the education sector, although this would be an advantage.
You will have a strong culinary background and be motivated by providing the best possible food and service to students, staff and visitors. You should be forward thinking and have the drive and personality that will allow you to lead by example and bring continuous innovation, vibrancy and development to food provision at our school.
Ideal candidates will:
* have experience of working in a comparable job role in a volume/commercial food production environment.
* have experience and managing a catering budget.
* have experience of line management, able to demonstrate strong organisation and management skills.
* have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils.
* Knowledge of healthy eating and nutrition and creating related menus.
To apply, please go to www.arkbentworth.org. The application deadline is 11am – Friday 14th August 2020
Closing date: 11am – Friday 14th August 2020
Start date: 02 September 2020
Salary: Ark Support Scale 7, £26,772 Pro Rata Actual salary, £23,516
Hours: 36 hours per week, term time only
Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Job Description: Catering Manager
Reporting to: Business Manager
Location: West London
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week Term Time Only
Salary: Ark Support Scale 7:
£26,772 pro rata
Actual Salary: £23,516
The Role
You will have overall responsibility for ensuring the Academy’s quality of dining is outstanding, including; dining operations, budgeting and finance, health and safety, and managing and developing a high functioning catering team.
Key Responsibilities
Catering and Kitchen Management
· Deliver an effective catering operation which provides; innovative seasonal menu planning, high quality food, friendly customer service and delivered to an excellent standard, which encourages healthy and nutritional eating habits
· Ensure effective kitchen systems and procedures are in place which monitor, maintain and improve the standards of the product and service including effective communication of allergenic ingredients in all foods served · Organise and execute internal and external functions, events or theme days, as required
· Responsible for building and maintaining a highly functioning catering team by participating in recruitment and selection, effectively structuring each member’s roles and responsibilities, providing regular training and supporting their wellbeing using Ark’s People policies
Financial / Budget Management
· Develop an annual catering budget and manage the catering function within the set budgetary and gross profit targets, recommending and implementing cost reductions and service improvements
· Produce reports and financial analysis when required
· Ensure effective storage, use and replenishment of food stock and associated records, and follow the Academies purchasing and accounting policies and procedures
Health and Safety
· Ensure that all kitchen and dining area/equipment area are maintained and operated to the standards required by the statutory, local authority and academy health, safety, fire, food and hygiene regulations and policies
· Ensure that a system of HACCP controls is in place and appropriate records are maintained at all times
Other
· Actively promotes the safety and welfare of our children and young people
· Ensures compliance with Arks data protection rules and procedures
· Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network, to establish good practice throughout the network, offering support where required
This job description is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager.
Person Specification: Catering Manager
Qualifications
· Professional hospitality/catering qualification at L2 or above
· Health & Hygiene Certificate L3, desirable
· First Aid qualification, desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
· Experience catering in large quantities in a head chef role, ideally within a school
· Experience of cultural diversity, with particular reference to food preparation and dietary preferences, desirable · Knowledge of healthy eating and nutrition and creating related menus
· Experience leading, coaching and motivating staff, ensuring professional development and effectively challenging and managing any under-performance
· Experience setting and managing a catering budget
· Excellent communication skills with children and adults
· High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office
Behaviours
· Genuine passion and interest in food and in helping children learn to eat healthily
· A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and you understand how and when to take appropriate action.
· Belief that every student should have access to an excellent education regardless of background
· Excellent interpersonal skills, able to motivate and manage others effectively
· Professional outlook, detailed orientated and able to multi task and meet deadlines
· A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
· Calm and professional under pressure
· Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion
· Flexible attitude towards work and demonstrates sound judgement
Other
· Right to work in the UK
· Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students
· Willingness to undertake training
· This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Catering Manager
Location: Ark Bentworth Primary Academy
Salary: 23,516 - 23,516