Catering Manager - Dudley

Catering Manager

Dudley Area (DY8)

37 Hours per Week | Term Time Only

Salary: Grade 7, SCP 18–23 (£26,761–£29,220)

We are recruiting on behalf of a successful and forward-thinking secondary school for an experienced and motivated Catering Manager to lead its busy catering operation.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage a well-established school kitchen, delivering nutritious, high-quality meals to pupils, staff and visitors while leading a dedicated catering team. If you're passionate about food, enjoy managing people and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Catering Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the school's catering service, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service are maintained at all times.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the daily operation of the kitchen and dining service.
• Planning and delivering nutritious, balanced menus.
• Leading, motivating and developing a team of catering staff.
• Managing budgets, stock control and reducing food waste.
• Ensuring compliance with Food Hygiene Regulations, Health & Safety legislation and allergen management, including Natasha's Law.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting quality assurance processes.
• Creating a welcoming dining experience for pupils, staff and visitors.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience managing a busy catering operation.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience working within budgets and controlling stock effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene, allergen legislation and health & safety requirements.
• Experience planning healthy, appealing menus.
• Outstanding organisational, communication and customer service skills.
• A proactive approach with high standards and excellent attention to detail.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Catering (or equivalent).
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent).
• A sound understanding of current food safety legislation.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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