Interim Catering Manager

Required: 1st September 2020

Fixed Term – 6 months

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THE ROLE We are seeking to appoint an Interim Catering Manager to lead the Catering Team on a fixed term basis for 6 months, to provide cover during prolonged sickness absence. This position is 36 hours per week, all year round and attracts 30 days’ holiday per year (pro rata for six months). Start date is 1st September 2020, or earlier by agreement. The Catering Department consists of the Hospitality & Catering Manager, Chef Manager, Assistant Cook, ten Catering Assistants, a Midday Supervisor and two Kitchen Porters. The ethos of the team is that whilst each team member works independently on tasks they must also work together to support each other as a team. The Catering Department work in a busy environment and consequently requires a team member to be proactive and flexible with a hands-on approach. Please note that the GDST recruitment policy means that contracts are subject to a probationary period.

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Role Interim Catering Manager

Job Purpose To help deliver the School’s aims and objectives by ensuring the provision of an efficient and effective catering service, with attractive, healthy, varied meals for students, staff and visitors.

Accountable to: Catering Manager

Responsible for: Catering Staff Accountabilities

1. Policy/strategic direction a. Assist the Catering Manager in devising and implementing

appropriate policies and strategies to maximise usage of the catering service, and to ensure that it contributes to the school’s aims and objectives.

2. Management of resources a) Day to day management of the catering service including the

planning and costing of menus, and organising the preparation, cooking and service of meals and refreshments, ensuring that variety and excellent quality are consistently provided.

b) Implement cost-effective stock control and purchasing

procedures to maintain correct storage and stock levels.

c) Assist the Catering Manager with the preparation and monitoring of the catering budget to ensure that agreed expenditure and income targets are met.

d) Ensure that all plant and equipment for which responsible is operational and maintained in a safe working condition through a specified programme of regular inspection and planned maintenance.

3. Leadership and management

a) Take personal pride in ensuring that the appearance and

smooth running of the catering service contribute to a

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positive image of the school, and encourage and direct others as appropriate to do so.

b) In liaison with Catering Manager, recruit, induct, develop, deploy, motivate and appraise staff for which responsible to ensure that they have clear expectations of their roles, and that high performance standards are achieved and maintained.

c) Organise duty rotas and daily routines to ensure that the catering service is provided consistently, and in accordance with agreed specifications.

4. Health and Safety

a) Ensure that risk assessments are in place for all relevant

hazards and working procedures, and ensure that all staff for which responsible are familiar with safe working practices and understand the importance of complying with them.

b) Ensure that all food is stored, handled, prepared, processed, cooked and served in accordance with the highest standards of food hygiene at all times.

c) Ensure that menus provide for healthy eating, meet recommended nutritional requirements, and make provision for special dietary requirements as relevant.

d) Establish a comprehensive cleaning programme to ensure that all catering areas and ancillary rooms, and all equipment and machinery are maintained in a clean, hygienic and safe condition throughout and at the end of each working day, with regular deep cleaning as required.

5. Communications and marketing a) Build effective relationships and provide a courteous,

friendly service to all stakeholders both internal and

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external.

b) Promote the catering service within the school and initiate and implement new ideas to maintain a thriving catering service and increase usage.

c) Ensure that variety and presentation of food is attractive to customers.

d) Support school functions as required, and ensure that the

quality, presentation and service of refreshments presents a positive image of the school.

6. Monitoring

a) Implement systems to monitor usage of the catering service and customer satisfaction to inform future planning.

b) Monitor suppliers to ensure consistent quality and cost-effectiveness of products

7. Training and development of self and others

a) Regularly review own practice, set personal development targets and take responsibility for own continuing professional development.

b) Ensure that training needs within the catering service are identified, appropriately met, and that all members of staff are active in updating their skills and knowledge.

Review and Amendment

This job description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION Skills Required

Ability to work effectively both in collaboration with other professionals/teams and also on own initiative

Essential

Ability to manage the workload of others Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to relate to young people, colleagues and external agencies

Essential

Excellent organisational skills / Time management / Ability to prioritise and organise own workload / able to work to deadlines

Essential

Basic IT skills, sufficient to maintain records send and receive messages eg working knowledge of Microsoft office Excel, Word, Outlook email

Essential

Cooking skills Essential

Ability to undertake and write risk assessments Essential

Knowledge Base

Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements Essential Understanding and knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating

Qualifications/Attainment

Level Catering NVQ level 2 Essential Food Hygiene Certificate Essential

Experience

Substantial experience of catering management, preferably in an education context Essential Experience of managing staff Essential Experience of managing budgets Essential

Attitude/approach

Honesty and integrity Essential Professional and approachable attitude Essential Willingness to learn new skills Essential Self-motivated with a positive ‘can do’ approach to work Essential Reliable Essential Well Presented Desirable Flexible over working hours according to the needs of the school Essential

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YOU WILL BE:

YOU WILL HAVE:

A high degree of personal drive and energy

An innovative approach

Positive and enthusiastic

Professional and motivated

Flexible and approachable

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ALL MEMBERS OF STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO:

Support the school vision and the current school objectives outlined in The School Development Plan.

Support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding students.

Respect the health and safety policy, ensuring a safe working

environment for staf f, students and visitors.

Work within the GDST’s Diversity Policy, promoting equality of opportunity for all students and staff.

Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality,

appearance, conduct positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues.

Engage actively in the performance review process. Adhere to policies as set out in the GDST Council Regulations,

The Hub and GDST circulars.

Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time.

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SALARY AND BENEFITS The salary for this post is paid at Grade 4, £27,000 to £37,000 depending on experience. The GDST offers a competitive salary scale and generous benefits:

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities • Training grants for qualifications • Generous pension schemes • Free life assurance benefit • Free school lunches • A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools • Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket • A Cycle to Work scheme • Competitive terms and conditions of employment • Access to school multi-gym, swimming pool, yoga classes

HOW TO APPLY Applications must be received by: midday on Tuesday 4th August 2020 Interviews will take place on: Friday 7th August 2020. Please apply sending a covering letter and completed application form to: hr@bro.gdst.net. CVs are welcomed but they must accompany a fully completed application form. Please note that early applications are encouraged and the position may be closed sooner in the event of sufficient suitable applications being received. Candidates who are invited to interview will be required to bring original identification documents (e.g. passport) and proof of eligibility to work/reside in the UK as well as documents confirming educational and professional qualifications. Bromley High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Any candidate wishing to seek additional information should contact: Mr Richard Taylor, Director of Finance & Operations, r.taylor@bro.gdst.net