About this role
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is seeking to appoint a proactive and forward-thinking catering manager to lead the existing catering team in providing an exceptional service to our students and staff. This is an exciting opportunity to develop an already busy catering facility and take it to the next level.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in this industry. They will ideally be ‘chef trained’ and able to demonstrate robust budget and stock control.
35 hours per week, Term Time + 1 week per year. Salary: TBOWA Support Staff Scale 24-28 - Actual: £25,230 -£28,070 (FTE £31,071 - £34,569)
As Catering Manager, you will
Plan and manage the menu cycle and stock management in line with School Food standards
Manage and supervise the catering team to ensure all food production, service and financial targets are met
Manage the cleanliness of the kitchen and food service area
Manage and maintain stock and equipment
Manage food and safety checks
Be flexible in approach to meet the needs of the organisation
In return, we are committed to valuing and supporting employees through a comprehensive range of benefits:
Generous employer pension contribution into a defined benefit pension scheme at 23% of basic salary
Access to a Blue Light Card, offering discounts and savings across a wide range of retailers and services
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Cycle to Work Scheme
Excellent facilities with free onsite parking and good local public transport links
Flexible working opportunities and an excellent work-life balance, with Bournemouth's award-winning beaches and the Jurassic Coast right on your doorstep.
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is a thriving Church of England school, recently recognised by Ofsted as prioritising ‘wider opportunities alongside achievement so that pupils “live life to the full.”’ (Ofsted 2023). Our shared mission to improve the life chances of all of our students is at the very centre of our work.
The Bishop of Winchester Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. Please be aware that due to the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ legislation we do not accept CV’s.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we have received applications that meet the criteria.