We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Catering Manager for our client based in North West London- You will be working at a school. If interested and have experience working in the role please apply and we will get in touch with you with a detailed job description and to discuss further.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Minimum Level 2 qualification in Catering & Food Preparation (or equivalent)
- Minimum Intermediate Food Safety Certificate
Desirable
- English and Maths GCSE A*-C or equivalent
- Current First Aid qualification
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of institutional catering
- Knowledge of COSHH
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of healthy eating regimes
- Experience in ordering, stock control and keeping to budgets
- Experience with ensuring the safe operation of kitchen equipment at all times
- Adequate computer literacy
Desirable
- Educational institutional experience preferred
- Previous experience of School Meals Service
SKILLS AND ABILITY
Essential
- Helpful and positive nature
- Accustomed to working under pressure
- Able to communicate and relate well with children and staff and team members
- Keen to learn and develop own skills
- Reflective – able to review own performance
- Driven – keen to take initiative and continually looking for ways to improve systems and procedures
- Flexible attitude towards work; can adapt quickly to new demands
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion
- Ability to cope with/manage change
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels whilst demonstrating a flexible approach
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the management of the Catering Manager the Deputy Catering Manager will be 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. Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety.
MAIN DUTIES
- Assisting and deputising for the Catering Manager
- To assist the Catering Manager to manage and lead the catering team ensuring that staff are pupil focused and deployed in order to maximise their effectiveness.
- To assist the Catering Manager with planning and implementing menus which meet the current School Food Standards requirements and promote healthy eating, as well as taking into account perceived pupil appeal.
- To assist with devising and implementing marketing and other strategies to encourage pupils and their parents to take up school meals.
- To ensure that health, safety and hygiene requirements are adhered to within the catering areas.
- In accordance with the hygiene management system (HMS), ensuring that the procedures for checking and recording food and storage temperatures at all relevant times
- To support the Catering Manager to manage the catering budget, minimising costs whilst maintaining quality.
- Assist with the ordering of food and equipment
- To monitor stock levels so that stock is controlled and replenished as necessary
- Rest of the job description will be discussed later.