Our client, a well-established educational institution, is seeking a skilled and experienced Trust Catering Manager to join their team on a 4 month temporary contract in Sittingbourne.Position OverviewThe Trust Catering Manager will play a crucial role in delivering an effective and cost-efficient catering facility for the educational institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the catering provision at a local Primary School, ensuring that students and staff receive modern, healthy, and high-quality meals.ResponsibilitiesDeliver an effective and cost-efficient catering facility, including menu planning, budgetary control, and stock managementLead, manage, and deploy a team of catering staffDevelop termly menus that cater to all dietary requirementsCoordinate in and out of school catering eventsOversee food preparation and serviceManage the whole school catering budgetMaintain accurate stock records and monitor invoicesEnsure equipment maintenance and adhere to all health and safety proceduresUndertake risk assessments and report incidentsMaintain high standards of cleanliness, personal hygiene, and appearance among catering personnelRequirementsAdherence to all DfE regulations, health and hygiene regulations, COSHH regulations, and nutritional legislationAbility to manage budgets and maintain accurate stock recordsExperience in leading and managing a teamStrong communication and interpersonal skillsCommitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleThe contract will run from September to December 2025 with working hours of 7am - 3pm Monday to Friday.The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check including children's barred list.At KHR we take care to ensure that you are represented as well as possible so it is worth checking your CV for layout, spelling and grammar as well as making sure it is up to date before you submit. If you feel you need to highlight particular qualifications, skills or relevant experience with regards to a specific role then please add a cover letter or a preface page. This does not need to be formatted in the same manner. In addition, if your CV is heavy with graphics etc, please could you also submit a "clean" copy in Word. Thank you.KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. KHR - Recruitment Specialists is a trading name of KH Recruitment Ltd. Keep in touch with us online for job alerts, industry updates and market trends…
Back to searchSchool Catering Manager - 4 Month Temporary Contract
KHR Recruitment Specialists
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 17 days
Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4HS
Full Time
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- Our client, a well-established educational institution, is seeking a Trust Catering Manager for a 4-month temporary contract in Sittingbourne.
- The role involves overseeing catering provision at a local Primary School, ensuring the delivery of modern, healthy, and high-quality meals.
- Candidates should have experience in leading and managing a team, as well as the ability to manage budgets and maintain accurate stock records.
- The position requires adherence to health and hygiene regulations and a commitment to safeguarding children, with a salary of £35,000 per annum.
- Working hours are from 7am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, with the contract running from September to December 2025.
