Catering Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Mellors Catering Services are currently recruiting for 2 :
CATERING MANAGERS (Primary)
Job Details:
Environment: Primary School
Location: Within Burton-on-Trent / Barton
Hours Per Week: 27.5hrs (Mon to Fri)
Salary: £11.50PH
Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only)
Accountable To: Area Manager
Required to wear uniform as per company guidelines
Catering Manager Responsibilities:
Providing a full catering service to the children and staff
Managing a team (including managing their performance, training and development, absence management and disciplinary if required)
Controlling a tight budget and achieving sales targets and food cost percentage
Managing client demands, client relationship development
Ensuring all food hygiene and health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times
Adhere to existing and new working practices, methods, procedures and respond positively to new and alternative systems
Following safeguarding policies
Taking an active part in any unit sales promotions
Ordering products via the online portal
Carry out a stock take when required
Completing relevant unit required paperwork
Inducting & training new staff
Participate in training and development
Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by Area Manager
Perform other related duties as required to meet the on-going needs of the organisation.
May also be required to cover other sites within a reasonable distance
Essential Qualifications & Experience Needed To Be The Catering Manager:
Previous contract catering experience is required
Excellent client liaison / relationship building skills are vital to this role.
Must have excellent cooking skills in both presentation and taste.
You will also be IT proficient.
A desire to be creative and developing new ideas to keep the children interested in exploring different foods.
Ability to successfully manage a team
Must have excellent organisational skills
Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers
Neat and tidy in appearance
A ‘can do’ attitude, prepared to assist the rest of the team
It will be necessary for the company to apply for a DBS check for school sites
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burton-On-Trent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Primary School Catering Manage Shobnall LN
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Catering & Food Service Contractors
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Catering Manager roles across Mellors Catering Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Catering & Food Service Contractors.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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