Catering Manager - Feltham - Term Time Only

A great opportunity to join us in a Catering Manager role

Term Time Only position

HSE Standards – Comply with policies

• Complete daily opening & closing checklists
• Conduct daily pre-service briefing with staff using toolbox talk
• Ensure temperature probe is calibrated
• Comply with HSE Audit requirements
• Complete safety walk, hazard spotting & risk assessments

Operational standards – Efficient & safe delivery of food

• Complete daily MPRO5 Audit
• Order all items via Food Buy On-Line comply with central menus, suppliers and manage stock
• Train staff in new concepts and promote offers through engaging sessions & child interaction
• Attend school functions (hospitality/parents evening) and engagement in value added activity
• Supervise & control production to achieve standards for safety, quality & diets

Nutritional & culinary standards – Comply with food and allergen standards

• Manage compliance to the School Food Strategies
• Use recipes & visuals to train staff
• Communicate with teaching staff that assist with meal times
• Confidently explain why certain recipes are on the menus

Supporting the team – Engage a capable team to deliver the service

• Ensure adequately trained staff are in place within budget & volume forecasts
• Complete all required mandatory training for self and team
• Manage sickness, return to work, health & wellbeing
• Ensure attendance is correctly recorded & people are paid for correct hours
• Coach & develop the team to perform well in their role

Manage income & control costs

• Print daily sales report from the till system, enter income & expenditure
• Complete a 3-way match (EDI) through Food Buy on Line clearing queries & credits
• Complete the stock take on paper, enter onto NEXUS & reconcile
• Complete PED credit card process (if applicable) & cash reconciliation
         Complete profit protection self-assessment

Client relationships – Sales opportunities & customer service improvements

• Diarise weekly meetings with the client to enhance contract performance
• Resolve issues raised by the client quickly or escalate as appropriate
• Capture and share good news stories at the unit through company communications
• Promote and display the correct signage front & back of house
• Promote theme days with the school to enable pupils to experiment with new tastes, flavours & cultures creating positive food experiences

Essential

• DBS Compliant
• Passion for the sector
• Experience of leading teams

Desirable

• Catering experience
• Qualified in food hygiene, health & safety

• Up to £32,000 per annum depending on experience
• Term Time Only
• Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork
• Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
• Pension contribution