Job Description

Temporary Catering Manager

Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur (Secondary Site)

35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Starting salary 24,567.11

Are you passionate about food and ready to lead a vibrant school kitchen?

Ysgol Gymreag Ystalyfera Bro Dur is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Temporary Catering Manager to oversee our catering service and ensure pupils and staff enjoy nutritious, high-quality meals every day.

The post is to cover the long term sickness of the current post holder.

You'll be based at our Ystalyfera Site, manage a small team, plan menus, maintain food safety standards, and help create a welcoming dining experience.

Purpose of Role:

To lead and manage the school's catering service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals that meet the dietary needs of pupils and staff. The role involves overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, staff supervision, compliance with health and safety standards, and budget management.

Main Duties

Plan, prepare, and deliver daily meals in accordance with school nutritional standards and pupil preferences for our ages 3-18 all through school. Ensure meals cater to a variety of dietary needs, including allergies, religious requirements, and vegetarian/vegan options. Monitor stock levels, conduct regular inventory checks, and ensure proper storage and rotation of goods Work with the School Business Manager to manage the catering budget effectively. Line manage catering assistants, including rotas/timesheets, training, and performance monitoring.
If you're organised, creative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! For more information and how to apply please visit https://www.npt.gov.uk/jobs

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure (Child's) from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Neath Port Talbot is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: 24,567.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REQ04425