Catering Manager

About this role

We are seeking an
enthusiastic, organised and dedicated Catering Manager to lead our
in-house catering service at Hillcrest Academy. This is an exciting
opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-quality, nutritious and
welcoming dining experience for our students, staff and visitors. As Catering
Manager, you will oversee the daily operation of the academy kitchen and dining
facilities, ensuring excellent standards of food quality, hygiene, food safety
and customer service.

Working closely with the Trust
Catering Manager, you will lead and support the catering team, manage food
production and service, monitor budgets and stock, and ensure compliance with
all relevant legislation and trust policies. You will also promote healthy
eating and help create an environment where students can enjoy safe, nutritious
and appealing meals each day.

This role would suit an
experienced catering professional with strong organisational and leadership
skills who is passionate about delivering an outstanding catering service
within an educational setting.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working within a busy catering or
  kitchen environment.
• Experience managing food preparation and
  service.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene
  standards and HACCP principles.
• Strong organisational and time management
  skills.
• The ability to lead, motivate and develop a
  small team.
• Experience of stock control, ordering and
  budget monitoring.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• A commitment to maintaining the highest
  standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness.
• A positive, reliable and flexible approach to
  work.
• Level 2 Food Safety or Food Hygiene Certificate
  and willingness to achieve Level 3 if not already held.
• Experience within a school or education setting
  is desirable.