Catering Manager
Description✓Catering Manager
✓c£30,000 per annum DOE
✓Remote - central location Oxford
✓Permanent/Term-Time only
✓An exciting new Area Manager role has arisen within our client's business
✓We are seeking a responsible School Catering Area Manager for the management of resources, staff and food for our clients portfolio of school catering contracts [covering up to 27 Primary Schools]
✓This role is remote with regular site visits to clients in locations surrounding Oxfordshire.
✓Are there any benefits?
✓* Term-Time only
✓* Mileage paid
✓* Private healthcare
✓So, what could a normal day consist of?
✓* Identify improvements to service, quality and operational efficiency
✓* Report to Operations Director to improve services and overcome problems
✓* Design and implement effective systems of production and train catering staff to work to company guidelines
✓* Ensure all units operate within the financial guidelines set and to take immediate action in failing units
✓* Liaise with the school staff and student representatives to ensure that the meals and service meets customer expectations and changing requirements
✓* Participate in disciplinary and grievance procedures
✓* Initiate recruitment to fill agreed vacancies
✓* Conduct area meetings once every half-term per area to ensure good communications
✓Transferable skills:
✓* Business management
✓* Healthcare
✓* Advertising
✓* Catering
✓* Social care
✓I like it, tell me more!
✓The successful candidate for this School Catering Area Manager role should have strong interpersonal skills, particularly when problem-solving and dealing with staff
✓A sound working knowledge of IT systems is desirable
✓Excellent cooking skills to NVQ level 2 or equivalent is essential
✓You should be able to communicate effectively across all levels
✓As this is a school catering business, you must also have a good understanding of operational practices and in-depth knowledge of school catering and nutrition
✓School hours and term dates apply
✓This role usually entails keeping the finances in order, however, this responsibility will not reside with you.
✓What do you want from me?
✓To be considered for this School Catering Area Manager role, you will need the following experience:
✓* Customer-focussed management experience is essential
✓* In depth knowledge and experience of school catering and nutrition
✓* Knowledge of Health and Safety
✓* Cooking skills to NVQ level 2 or equivalent
✓* Communication skills at various levels from young children through to Managing Director
✓* Good understanding of the operational practices and working methods and work schedules involved
✓YES, I'm definitely interested
✓Tell me what I need to do next!
✓If you are interested in applying for this School Catering Area Manager, please click "Apply Now" or contact one of the Simpson Dean Team on [phone number removed] Show more →
✓c£30,000 per annum DOE
✓Remote - central location Oxford
✓Permanent/Term-Time only
✓An exciting new Area Manager role has arisen within our client's business
✓We are seeking a responsible School Catering Area Manager for the management of resources, staff and food for our clients portfolio of school catering contracts [covering up to 27 Primary Schools]
✓This role is remote with regular site visits to clients in locations surrounding Oxfordshire.
✓Are there any benefits?
✓* Term-Time only
✓* Mileage paid
✓* Private healthcare
✓So, what could a normal day consist of?
✓* Identify improvements to service, quality and operational efficiency
✓* Report to Operations Director to improve services and overcome problems
✓* Design and implement effective systems of production and train catering staff to work to company guidelines
✓* Ensure all units operate within the financial guidelines set and to take immediate action in failing units
✓* Liaise with the school staff and student representatives to ensure that the meals and service meets customer expectations and changing requirements
✓* Participate in disciplinary and grievance procedures
✓* Initiate recruitment to fill agreed vacancies
✓* Conduct area meetings once every half-term per area to ensure good communications
✓Transferable skills:
✓* Business management
✓* Healthcare
✓* Advertising
✓* Catering
✓* Social care
✓I like it, tell me more!
✓The successful candidate for this School Catering Area Manager role should have strong interpersonal skills, particularly when problem-solving and dealing with staff
✓A sound working knowledge of IT systems is desirable
✓Excellent cooking skills to NVQ level 2 or equivalent is essential
✓You should be able to communicate effectively across all levels
✓As this is a school catering business, you must also have a good understanding of operational practices and in-depth knowledge of school catering and nutrition
✓School hours and term dates apply
✓This role usually entails keeping the finances in order, however, this responsibility will not reside with you.
✓What do you want from me?
✓To be considered for this School Catering Area Manager role, you will need the following experience:
✓* Customer-focussed management experience is essential
✓* In depth knowledge and experience of school catering and nutrition
✓* Knowledge of Health and Safety
✓* Cooking skills to NVQ level 2 or equivalent
✓* Communication skills at various levels from young children through to Managing Director
✓* Good understanding of the operational practices and working methods and work schedules involved
✓YES, I'm definitely interested
✓Tell me what I need to do next!
✓If you are interested in applying for this School Catering Area Manager, please click "Apply Now" or contact one of the Simpson Dean Team on [phone number removed] Show more →