Catering Manager
Greengate Lane Academy, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 3GTThis job expired on 18 August 2024 – see similar jobs
Closing date
18 August 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
31 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,334.00 - £29,269.00 Annually (FTE) Pro Rata for 40 weeks (30 hours) £19,614 - £21,002
Catering Manager job summary
The Catering Manager will be able to lead innovate, motivate and work with a team whose aim is to serve fresh, interesting and nutritious school meals within budget which meet Government and the Astrea Academy standards at all times.
As a Catering Manager you will:
- Lead and work as part of a team preparing fresh food to meet the specific standards
- Prepare meals in accordance with an agreed seasonal 3-week menu cycle and to change this in accordance with the school food standards and allowing for allergen issues, ensuring full adherence to recipes, food presentation standards and portion control
- Ensure that work is carried out hygienically, safely and tidily at all times within the prevailing legislative framework
- Help promote school lunches and uptake through taster days, parent events, newsletters, theme days and other events and methods
- Be responsible for the financial and administrative tasks associated with ordering food and sundries, including checking delivery notes and invoices
- Monitor, control and reduce waste and make recommendations to the Operations Manager for menu adjustments
- Ensure cleaning schedules are carried out
- Ensure there are sufficient staff at all times and to arrange appropriate cover where necessary and authorised
- Ensure all staff are trained in health, safety and hygiene
We are looking for:
- Relevant experience in a similar role
- Previously managed, assisted or deputised own unit
- Experience of leading a a team & training them in basic kitchen skills
- GCSE English & Mathematics grade V or above (or equivalent)
- Relevant Food & Safety Hygiene certificate
- Evidence of recent in-service training and professional development
In return, we can offer you:
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to out employee Assistance Programme
- Continued professional development and training opportunities
- Free on-site parking
Astrea Academy Trust is fully committed to being diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other’s unique individuality, background and heritage. We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities. We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils.
Interested in applying?
If this is something you’re interested in, looking for a new challenge, have a passion for education or maybe all of the above, take a look at the Applicant Brief to find out more about the role to apply
If you are joining us from another school, academy or trust we recognise your continuous service date with confirmation from your current employer. This can positively impact a number of entitlements, including increased annual holiday payments which represent an increase in salary. This can be discussed in more detail at interview.
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.
All queries should be directed via email to recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org
Commitment to safeguarding
Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. Every child should feel safe and should be protected from any form of child abuse. We have robust policies and procedures that support our commitment to Safeguarding, this includes our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. The in-house Safeguarding teams at each Academy work in partnership with families and safeguarding partners to ensure the safety of children is paramount. We are committed to ensuring that all staff access regular, contextual safeguarding training to meet the needs of the local community.
About Greengate Lane Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 221 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Greengate Lane Academy website
We are very proud of our school, and I am sure you will agree that we have much to be proud of with the excellent work that is undertaken here. We have superb school grounds and facilities for our children and local community.
To apply please see the Admissions Information in the menu bar above.
We are delighted to now be a part of the Astrea Academy Trust. The Astrea vision enables individual academies to flourish with real autonomy, whilst also ensuring a strong ethos of support and collaboration.
If you would like to visit the school, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will make an appointment for you. Telephone 0114 284 8322. We look forward to meeting you!
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