Deputy Catering Manager

You will be responsible for preparing, serving, cleaning multiple meal servings over the school break periods and engaging with our young community, duties include:

• Plan, operate and control the production and service of food
• Take responsibility for the standard of cleanliness and hygiene of premises and equipment
• Order all food and other commodities required from designated suppliers
• Create a welcoming and efficient food service which supports the schools healthy eating aims
• Maintain Wimbledon College standards of kitchen, allergen and personal hygiene and Health and Safety and operate to the standard required by the Statutory Health and Safety and Hygiene Regulations;
• Induction and training of staff
• Preparing and replenishing the food and beverage service display areas
• Serving the pupils and teachers fresh healthy nutritious food
• Setting up furniture & handling deliveries
  
  The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of multiple cooking methods and an understanding of correct cooking procedures, and you will have a Level 2 or 3 certificate in food hygiene in addition to an NVQ or equivalent qualification in food preparation. You will have experience managing or deputising in a kitchen, or supervising a catering team, but we will consider applications from candidates without previous experience who have the capacity and willingness to learn and develop on the job., Previous catering experience in a similar operation.
• Level 2 or 3 certificate in food hygiene in addition to an NVQ or equivalent qualification in food preparation.
• a proven ability to work on their own initiative.
• a friendly, polite, upbeat and positive attitude
• knowledge of kitchen health and safety
• a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• an alignment to a can-do culture.
• a commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.
  
  Term-time hours (38 weeks per year)
• 5 days per week 7am - 2pm
• Pro rata 6 weeks paid holiday included in monthly spread over payments. (Actual Salary £15.30 per hour, £23,676p.a)
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.
• Competitive salary.
• Pension Scheme.
• Access to gym and free access to employee assistance programme.
• Great Transport links, bus, tube, train and tram.
• (Pay award offer £16.12 per hour, pending trade union agreement)