We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Catering Manager for our client based in North West London- You will be working at a school. If interested and have experience working in the role please apply and we will get in touch with you with a detailed job description and to discuss further.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

Minimum Level 2 qualification in Catering & Food Preparation (or equivalent)
Minimum Intermediate Food Safety Certificate

Desirable

English and Maths GCSE A*-C or equivalent
Current First Aid qualification

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

Experience of institutional catering
Knowledge of COSHH
Experience of managing staff
Experience of healthy eating regimes
Experience in ordering, stock control and keeping to budgets
Experience with ensuring the safe operation of kitchen equipment at all times
Adequate computer literacy

Desirable

Educational institutional experience preferred
Previous experience of School Meals Service

SKILLS AND ABILITY

Essential

Helpful and positive nature
Accustomed to working under pressure
Able to communicate and relate well with children and staff and team members
Keen to learn and develop own skills
Reflective – able to review own performance
Driven – keen to take initiative and continually looking for ways to improve systems and procedures
Flexible attitude towards work; can adapt quickly to new demands
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work well as part of a team
Understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion
Ability to cope with/manage change
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels whilst demonstrating a flexible approach

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the management of the Catering Manager the Deputy Catering Manager will be responsible for the operational efficiency of the catering service, planning, preparation and presentation of food and beverages to the required standard within the budget limitations as agreed with the school management. Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety.

MAIN DUTIES

Assisting and deputising for the Catering Manager
To assist the Catering Manager to manage and lead the catering team ensuring that staff are pupil focused and deployed in order to maximise their effectiveness.
To assist the Catering Manager with planning and implementing menus which meet the current School Food Standards requirements and promote healthy eating, as well as taking into account perceived pupil appeal.
To assist with devising and implementing marketing and other strategies to encourage pupils and their parents to take up school meals.
To ensure that health, safety and hygiene requirements are adhered to within the catering areas.
In accordance with the hygiene management system (HMS), ensuring that the procedures for checking and recording food and storage temperatures at all relevant times
To support the Catering Manager to manage the catering budget, minimising costs whilst maintaining quality.
Assist with the ordering of food and equipment
To monitor stock levels so that stock is controlled and replenished as necessary
Rest of the job description will be discussed later.