Catering Manager - Holmleigh Park High School

The Catering Manager is a leadership position responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective operation of the school kitchen facility within the school. The role involves managing the delegation from the Regional Catering Manager to the team of kitchen staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and nutritious meals to the school. The Catering Manager will collaborate with the school, Regional Catering Manager, and other stakeholders to meet nutritional standards, maintain a safe working environment, and foster a positive team culture.

Responsibilities
Team Leadership:

Provide strong leadership to a diverse team of kitchen staff.
Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, encouraging teamwork and professional development.
Inspire and motivate the catering personnel when training and coaching, by demonstrating excellent team work, motivational and interpersonal sensitivity skills.
Conduct regular team meetings and training sessions to enhance skills and address any operational challenges.
Proactively enhance the reputation of the Catering department as a key area for all in food production and service.

Menu Planning and Nutrition

Budget Management

Quality Control:
Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure that all meals meet established standards for taste, presentation, and nutrition agreed by Regional Catering Manager.
Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations using Food Alert software.

Collaboration and Communication:
Establish and maintain effective communication channels with school administrators, staff, and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with school leadership to address any specific dietary needs or concerns.
To manage and assist in all school event catering.

Administration:
To support the Regional Catering Manager in providing meal numbers and any other important information requested by the Regional Catering Manager.
To be responsible for the school's cashless catering system. To include maintaining the system by adding/editing student and staff information, logging internet payments, monitoring free school meal allowances

Other Job Requirements:
To participate in school initiatives where every person is expected to contribute to the learner's progress.
To participate in the school's professional learning programme as agreed.
To play a full part in promoting healthy eating as part of the Food for Life scheme and Green Kitchen scheme.
To play a full part in the life of the school community, supporting its distinctive mission and ethos, and encouraging and ensuring staff, pupils and students adhere to school expectations.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Holmleigh Park is an ambitious academy located in Tuffley, Gloucester. We believe that all children have limitless potential, and are proud to offer a comprehensive education to all students in our local community. We expect all staff, students and parents to embrace our three principles - Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility - so that our students leave school as ambitious, confident and successful young adults with the highest standards of integrity.

Greenshaw Learning Trust Employee Benefits

The GLT recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:

A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Gym membership scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free eye tests
Childcare Voucher scheme
Car benefit scheme
My Health discounts