Catering Manager - Ferndown Upper School

Catering Manager

Job Ref: XS2.1

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Hours can be flexible and will be discussed at interview

Grade 7 SCP 8-14 - £13.47 to £14.84 per hour

Term Time only plus 5 Staff Training Days

Permanent Contract

Ferndown Upper School operates an in-house catering service for over 1,000 students with provision at breakfast, mid-morning break and lunch time.

We are looking to recruit a Catering Manager to run our busy kitchen and lead the catering team. The successful applicant will be a natural leader with good communication skills to motivate the team in providing an exceptional and outstanding service to students and staff. You will have responsibility for managing the school’s kitchen including the preparation, cooking and service of freshly cooked food ensuring the highest levels of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained. The role will also include stocktaking, stock ordering, dealing with external suppliers and supervising the work of the catering staff. You will be highly organised and have good leadership and administrative skills.

The successful candidate will have experience in a busy kitchen environment and hold at least a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate. A Level 3 is desirable however, the school will support the training for this if required.

What Ferndown Can Offer You

• CPD opportunities and training and development programmes.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A tax efficient Childcare Scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Access to health and wellbeing support.
• Private Healthcare Cash Back Plan including 24/7 access to a GP by phone, gym discounts, cashback for optical, dental and other appointment expenses for employees and their children.
• Access to staff benefits and discounts portal through Dorset Council.

For more details please contact: donnamitchell@fernup.dorset.sch.uk

Close date: midnight Sunday 9th March 2025