Catering Manager

Join our team! Are you a passionate Catering Manager/Supervisor? or someone looking for their next oppouunity to make a difference? If so, we'd love you to join our Catering team at White Laith Primary School! This role sits within our Education division - catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference. What you'll be doing... Taylor Shaw are looking to recruit a Catering Manager/Supervisor to manage our single intake primary school with gorwth potential. As a Catering Manager/Supervisor you will proactively manage teams on site to deliver an efficient, high-quality service for Elior UK to our customer and clients, as well as be accountable for inducting, training, and supporting colleagues. Responsibilities: Responsible to cook 140-180 meals using a nutritionally balanced meal plan following Elior menus designed in conjunction with the school. Using predominately fresh ingredients where possible Motivating and managing a team a small team of 3 colleagues who will assist in the preperation and delivery of our school meals Controlling and managing a budget Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence Responsible for preparing specialised Medical diets for children where appropriate (detailed specific menus are provided) Responsible for product ordering, maintenance of stock levels and being confident of working to agreed budget levels Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 1:30pm / 8:00am - 2:00pm, term time only What can you bring? In this role: A passion for cooking Genuine interest in customer service excellence Focused on the front line Proven team leader experience Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised Previous experience within catering is essential Minimum of a Level 2 Food Safety certificate A full DBS check will be required Full trinaing will be provided Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references. Our way of saying thank you... At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts. FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day. Support Your Way of Life: Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments Term Time Holidays offering you flexibility Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect: Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs: Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind : Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme Why it's great to work for us... Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including: Workplaces & Office Space Sporting Venues & Stadiums Attraction & Heritage Sites Public Sector & Defence Health, Care & Hospitals Schools, Colleges & Universities Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled. That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us! Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work! Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed. TPBN1_UKCT