SCHOOL CATERING MANAGER - TERM TIME

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SCHOOL CATERING MANAGER - TERM TIME

Salary: £28,729.09. per annum

Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri from 7:00 - 15:30

Location: Malmesbury School, SN16 0QH

G4S Facilities Management is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead our kitchen team at Malmesbury School on a Term Time Only basis . In this key operational role, you will oversee daily food service, inspire a dedicated team, and ensure pupils and staff enjoy nutritious, high-quality meals every day.

Working closely with school leadership and site management, you will drive kitchen performance, maintain exceptional hygiene standards, and manage catering operations within budget parameters.

Main Duties & Responsibilities will include:

Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and organize a team consisting of a Catering Supervisor and six Catering Assistants. Drive recruitment, onboarding, ongoing training, and maintain a positive, collaborative kitchen culture.

Menu Planning & Quality: Collaborate with Senior Leadership (SLT) and site managers to design delicious, high-quality menus compliant with National Nutritional Guidelines for schools

Operational & Shift Management: Oversee daily kitchen rotas, shift planning, timesheets, and food outlet service.

Financial & Stock Control: Manage catering budgets, track expenditure, maintain stock levels, and coordinate with approved suppliers.

Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to food safety standards, maintaining records in accordance with the G4S Catering Food Safety Management System.

Stakeholder Engagement: Build excellent working relationships with pupils, school staff, council partners, and external vendors