Catering Manager (Matron) JOB DESCRIPTION

Reports to: Headteacher

Responsible for: Kitchen staff and trainees 

Salary: Competitive; varies in accordance to qualifications and experience.

IMMEDIATE START

Tasks and Responsibilities

You will provide an overall catering and hospitality expertise for the school:

• Develop the catering service at the school and boarding
• Advise and plan for school meals and other catering opportunities
• Ensure that the highest standards of care are upheld, including handling positive and negative feedback swiftly, effectively and professionally
• You will provide high-quality food service
• Plan creative, innovative and nutritious menus for pupils, staff and visitors
• Ensure that portion control is observed consistently
• Ensure organization and supervision of quality food service, including procurement of food and non-food stock within budgetary constraints
• Manage the provision of high-quality events catering as required
• Effectively manage waste control and disposal

You will observe health, safety and hygiene regulations and be responsible for the day to day running of the catering service: 

• Control of hygiene and health and safety
• Ensure that equipment is maintained and faults reported
• Be responsible for the health and safety of all catering employees and ensure that safe working practices are maintained
• Ensure that the kitchen cleaning schedule is adhered to effectively
• Be responsible for maintaining food safety, preparation and production
• Administration duties attached to the post

You will supervise, train and develop teams of kitchen staff:

• Provide leadership, supervision and support to employees and trainees, including allocation of duties, work rotas
• Provide training as required to develop the team to their potential, and coach trainees to develop their skills

All employees have a responsibility

• to undertake training and development as required and to assist, where appropriate and necessary, with the training and development of colleagues;
• for their own and others’ health and safety, and for adhering to guidelines for the safeguarding of children;
• to be an ambassador for the school.

The above list is not exhaustive and other duties may be attached to the post from time to time. Variation may also occur to the duties and responsibilities without changing the general character of the post.

To apply, contact 0261663923 or 0246905329 to submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae (CV). Alternatively, submit via email at enquiries@houseofhopeschool.com.