Catering Manager

Catering Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Catering Manager for a leading Facilities Management Organisation to work on a contract based in Central Bedfordshire which includes multiple sites.

Ideally you will have managed school catering canteens or hotels, hospitals or universities

• Catering Manager
• Central Bedfordshire
• £30,000
• Multiple sites
• Facilities Management Contract
• Permanent

Duties Include:

• Managing a team of staff working in the kitchens across the catering unit’s accordance with the current legislation
• Adhering to Government guidelines on Food Safety legislation, Allergens and Food Labelling legislation, Cultures, Faiths and dietary requirements.
• Develop menus and special offers to be delivered in all units in the group
• Cover in the kitchens, when necessary to cover in the Chef’s absence
• Full knowledge and understanding of service and menus types
• Providing and coordinating staff training on all statutory Food Safety, Allergen and all other mandatory training required by food handlers according to current legislation
• Monitoring and auditing suppliers against quality and compliance of all legislation
• Ensure that all cleaning standards meet the requirements of legislation and company policy
• Produce monthly report, for the activities of all the 3 units in the contract, outlining meal numbers, performance and any catering information
• Any other duties required and deemed reasonable to the position in relation to the needs and requirements of the business.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Previous experience managing the catering functions for multiple sites ideally in the education sector
• Experience managing a team within catering
• Demonstrable knowledge of food safety legislations