Job Description

We adopt a 'name blind' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made - please note that this also includes any CV uploaded. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Public Health and Corporate Resources

Service Area

Culture & Visitor Economy

Hours

30

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Shelley College

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Grade 6

Salary

26,403 - 28,142

Enhancements / additional payments details

MRS SCP 9

https://jobs.kirklees.gov.uk/

BENEFITS

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of staff benefits to support you in and out of work.


Kirklees Catering Service is seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Catering Manager to help deliver high-quality, customer-focused catering services to pupils, staff, and visitors at Shelley College. You'll support the Catering Manager in daily operations and take charge in their absence, ensuring excellence in food production, service, and team leadership.


Key Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and present meals to high standards for up to 500 customers daily Supervise kitchen staff and support their development Maintain hygiene, health & safety, and food safety standards Support the development of creative menus tailored to local needs Respond to customer enquiries and complaints professionally Promote the service and identify opportunities for growth Use Cypad Kitchen Manager software for administrative tasks and due diligence. Assist with recruitment and team performance

What We're Looking For

Experience in food preparation and staff supervision Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to attain) Strong administrative and IT skills Strong understanding of food safety and allergy legislation Willingness to undertake safeguarding training. DBS screening and pre employment medical screening

Alison Bolton

is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the /Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there's a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:

jobs@kirklees.gov.uk

or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for 'Recruitment'.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date

14 September 2025, 11:55 PM