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Job Title: Schools Catering Area Support Manager
Rate of Pay: £14.64 ph
Location: Cumbria
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time (plus 4 weeks)
Weekly Hours: 37.5
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a talented and passionate Catering Manager looking for an exciting developmental opportunity? Our client, Mellors, is seeking an Area Support Manager to join their dedicated team. This is a permanent position that requires a flexible approach, as you will be covering multiple school sites across the Cumbria area. With all fuel expenses covered, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Catering Manager looking to make a positive impact on the daily lives of students.
At Mellors, you will be part of an award-winning family business established in 1840, who strive to offer a bespoke service that is unrivalled, making them the first choice contract caterer for staff restaurants, schools and colleges in the north. Using only the finest and freshest ingredients from local suppliers, they are committed to delivering an exciting choice of food that doesn't cost the earth, whilst ensuring sustainability is at the heart of everything they do.
Mellors Mission: Top quality service and food create happy and successful people
The Key Requirements:
The role is to provide secondary support to Area Managers by managing catering units which include both educational and business & industry sites.
* Provide relief for Catering Managers who are on holiday or off sick providing full catering, vending and extensive hospitality services
* To promote a positive image and act as an ambassador for the company at all times
* Manage teams (including managing their inductions, performance, training and development, absence management and disciplinary if required)
* Assist with the training of managers to ensure they achieve budgets and other company targets
* Manage client demands, ensuring client relationships are developed in a professional manner
* Ensure 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
* Assist with stock taking and carry out unit audits if required
* Complete relevant unit required paperwork to company standard, including timesheets
* To ensure company deadlines are achieved whilst working at any contract
* Participate in training and development
* Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by Area Manager
* To recommend operational efficiencies and improvements on an ongoing basis
What we need from you:
* Individual will need minimum NVQ / City Guilds Level 2 catering qualifications
* Previous contract catering experience is desirable
* IT proficient
* Ability to understand and manage the diverse relationships between clients, staff and other stakeholders
* Ability to promote a welcoming environment to our customers
* A positive person with a 'can do' attitude, prepared to assist the rest of the team and the company
* Able to drive and own transport
From time to time, the company may ask you to work outside of your usual location and working hours. Therefore, flexibility is a must for this role. On rare occasions, you will also be expected to work weekends when covering B&I units or for special functions/occasions.
The Benefits and Perks
In return for your hard work and dedication, our client offers a competitive salary, all fuel expenses covered, along with the opportunity to make a significant impact on the overall well-being of students. By nourishing their bodies and minds, you will contribute to their success both inside and outside the classroom. With term time only, you will enjoy a much healthier work-life balance, whilst working in a supportive and inclusive environment that values your skills and expertise.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The Next step:
Please click apply and submit an up-to-date CV. Mellors is committed to being an inclusive employer. You can expect to receive an update on your application within two working days. Thank you for your interest and look forward to hearing from you.
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