Job Title

CATERING MANAGER

Grade

Scale 7 – Point 19-24

Reports to

Business Manager

Responsible for

All school catering staff

Liaison with

Suppliers

Job Purpose

·         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

·         Plan and manage the development of the School’s Catering Provision for students, staff and special events

·         Maintenance of the highest standards of personnel management, hygiene and health and safety

Duties

CATERING

·         To be responsible for the preparation and presentation of all food to the required school standard

·         To ensure that methods of preparation and presentation comply with all current recognised catering standards including those for schools

·         To order raw materials and supplies, check deliveries and ensure all raw and cooked food is stored correctly

·         To ensure all cooking staff carry out the preparation and cooking of all meals to the recipe specifications and nutritional guidelines

·         To ensure all staff adhere to the portion standard yields as stated within the recipe specification and required by the school

·         To be responsible for the monitoring of menu planning and ordering

·         To ensure the prompt service of all meals, breaks and functions provided, as required by the Headteacher

·         To implement local promotions/theme days, as required

·         To ensure that all catering activities are carried out in line with the pre-agreed school budget

·         To ensure any comments regarding the catering operation – positive or otherwise - are noted and acted upon appropriately

·         To plan, implement and review a cycle of menus to be revised at regular intervals

·         To adjust the menu to eliminate unpopular or costly items

·         To purchase all supplies through agreed suppliers and solve difficulties with suppliers

·         To be responsible for stock control and rotation of stock

·         To occasionally organise special functions, which may be outside normal working hours

·         To make provision for catering services and catering supplies that will be required throughout the school and charge to relevant cost centres

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

·         To ensure that all aspects of the school’s Finance Regulations are followed throughout the Catering Operation

·         To develop a Business Plan and Operational Plan for the Catering Operation

·         To have in place procedures to monitor progress against the Business Plan and Operational Plans

·         To ensure there is a fully costed menu, with sufficient information to ensure portion control

·         To prepare daily, weekly and monthly trading records highlighting significant variances to the operational plans

·         To actively monitor satisfaction with food provided on a weekly basis

·         To maximise the full potential of the catering operation in terms of turnover, profitability, quality of food and value for money for staff and students

·         To hold regular team meetings/briefings with all catering staff and liaise with senior school managers, as required

·         To review and monitor purchasing procedures to ensure Best Value is achieved

COMMUNICATIONS

·         To maintain regular contact with the senior managers

·         To actively monitor satisfaction with food provided on a weekly basis

·         To hold regular team meetings/briefings with all catering staff and liaise with senior school managers, as required

·         To be responsible for the immediate reporting of staff absences to the Finance Manager/Business Manager

TEAM LEADERSHIP

·         To recruit and induct all new members of the catering staff

·         To monitor staff performance, providing training and development as necessary

·         To participate in the Performance Management of catering staff

·         To be involved in the discipline of staff in accordance with the School Procedure, as required

HEALTH AND SAFETY

·         To report all accidents and unfit foods

·         To ensure that all aspects of health and safety legislation are complied with so far as the catering service is concerned

·         To ensure that the cleaning schedule is complied with and carry out cleaning as required

OTHER

·         To take all necessary steps to ensure maximum security of kitchen supplies, equipment and monies

·         To undertake the appropriate promotion and marketing of the catering service

·         To identify and recommend improvements and cost savings to the benefit of the customer

The above duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.

General

·         To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager

·         To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health and safety in the workplace

·         To ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equality Policy

·         The Governing Board is committed safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment

General heading

Details

Examples

Qualifications & Experience

Specific qualifications & experience

·       Relevant Level 3 qualifications

·       Ensure the operational efficiency, planning, preparation and presentation of food and beverages to the required standard within the budget limitations as agreed with the school management.

Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures

·       Knowledge of personnel management, hygiene and health and safety.

·       Knowledge of First Aid or willingness to train

·       General understanding of the operation of a school

·       Ability to maintain a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and school regulations

Literacy

·       Reading and writing skills

Numeracy

·       Ability to count and undertake calculations

Technology

·       Ability to use kitchen and cleaning equipment and competent or ready to learn IT where necessary for role

Communication

Written

·       Ability to write menus and Point of Sale materials

Verbal

·       Listening Skills

·       Ability to exchange verbal information clearly with children and adults

Languages

·       Use initiative to overcome communication barriers with children and adults

Negotiating

·       Ability to consult effectively with children and adults

Working with Children

Behaviour Management

·       Understand and implement the school’s behaviour management policy

SEN

·       Understand and support the differences in children and adults and respond appropriately

Curriculum

·       Understanding of the learning experience provided by the school

Child Development

·       Basic understanding of the way in which children develop

Health & Wellbeing

·       Understand the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing

Working with others

Working with partners

·       Understand the role of others working in the school

Relationships

·       Ability to build open and honest relationships

Team work

·       Work effectively as part of a team

·       Ability to work independently

·       Know when and how to seek support

·       Know when and how to hand over control

·       Knowledge of own position within a team environment and the boundaries which apply

Information

·       Ability to provide timely and accurate information

Responsibilities

Organisational skills

·       Excellent organisation skills

Line Management

·       Ability to manage and support the work of others

Time Management

·       Ability to manage own time effectively

Creativity

·       Demonstrate creativity and an ability to resolve problems independently

General

Equalities

·       Demonstrate a commitment to equality

Health & Safety

·       Good understanding of Health & Safety

Child Protection

·       Understand and implement child protection procedures

Confidentiality/Data Protection

·       Understand procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality

CPD

·       Be prepared to develop and learn in the role