Job Description

Catering Manager - 25 hours per week (9am-2pm)

39 weeks per year

Scale 7 Point 19-24 required October/November 2024 (can be discussed at interview)
(Actual salary £17,248.67 - £19,129.54)

Are you already a Catering Manager or an experienced Catering Assistant looking for a new role? At Great Dunmow Primary School, the Governors are looking to employ a highly motivated and dedicated Catering Manager with excellent organisational skills and a good rapport with children. Either you will already have undertaken the role of Catering Manager or are experienced enough to take on the role as a promotion. Training for the right candidate will be given. Your role will include delivering the catering service, planning, preparation and presentation of food and beverages to the required standard.

We are looking for someone who has:

¨ Level 3 Food Safety - not essential as training will be given

¨ Able to cook delicious healthy balanced meals in accordance with our menus

¨ Is able to manage producing between 270-360 meals per day

¨ Experience in leading and motivating staff

¨ Menu planning

¨ Completing food safety records

¨ Operate and control stock

You will be expected to:

¨ Ensure the kitchen is clean and tidy at all times

¨ Understand budget control

¨ Undertake training as required

¨ Keep up to date with changes and developments in the catering industry

¨ Work in collaboration with other colleagues

We are a two-form entry school with a strong ethos to the community. Visits are welcome and warmly encouraged; please telephone Mrs Mandy Mills, School Business Manager, to book an appointment or for an application pack or apply on line at:- www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk

This vacancy may close early dependant on the volume of applications received, we therefore encourage you to apply ASAP.

Great Dunmow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.