Job Advertisement: School Meals Business Manager

Location: Warrington Contract Type: Temporary

Are you passionate about ensuring children receive healthy and delicious meals at school? Do you have the skills and experience to lead a dynamic catering service? If so, our client is looking for a motivated School Meals Business Manager to join their team in Warrington!

About the Role: As the School Meals Business Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing the catering service, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and working collaboratively with schools to provide outstanding meal programs. This is your chance to make a positive impact on students' health and well-being!

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day management of the catering service, ensuring it meets the School Meals Standards. Develop and implement effective strategies to enhance the catering service in support of school activities. Write and produce insightful reports that drive informed decision-making and promote positive outcomes. Manage procurement of goods and services, ensuring value for money while maintaining quality. Lead and support staff, handling recruitment, sickness, capability, and grievance processes efficiently. Organize resources effectively to meet service priorities and deadlines.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Experience:

Proven experience in a Catering Service, ideally related to school meals, at a managerial or supervisory level. Strong knowledge of statutory legislation on health and safety and School Meals Standards. Demonstrated experience in writing reports that inform decision-making. A track record in developing catering services aligned with school activities. Expertise in procuring goods and services for effective service delivery. Experience in managing staff and organizing resources.

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, planning, and management skills to meet Service Level Agreements. Ability to work under pressure and prioritize competing tasks effectively. Exceptional communication skills to influence stakeholders and deliver high-quality service. Proficient IT skills, with an understanding of how technology can modernize services. Ability to analyze financial data and performance reports for service improvement.

Education and Qualifications:

An appropriate professional catering qualification. In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations, food safety regulations, and school food standards. Understanding of the principles of the specialist area and working knowledge of disciplinary procedures.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team dedicated to improving the lives of students through nutritious meals! Opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. Develop your skills and experience in a supportive environment.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and meet the essential criteria, we want to hear from you!

Join our client and help shape the future of school meals in Warrington. Your journey to making a difference starts here!

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