SCHOOL CATERING MANAGER (CHEF) - TERM TIME

SCHOOL CATERING MANAGER (CHEF) - TERM TIME

Salary: £28,729.09 per annum
Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri from 7:00 - 15:30
Location: Malmesbury School, SN16 0QH

G4S Facilities Management is looking for an experienced, hands-on Catering Manager to lead daily kitchen
operations at Malmesbury School on a Term Time Only basis.

This is very much a cooking and floor-based role; we need a passionate leader who is eager to get involved in
daily meal preparation, cooking, service, and menu execution. Working closely with school leadership and site
management, you will drive kitchen performance, maintain strict hygiene standards, and deliver nutritious,
high-quality meals within budget—all while inspiring and working side-by-side with a motivated team.

Main Duties & Responsibilities will include:

• Lead, mentor, and organise a team consisting of a Catering Supervisor and six Catering Assistants. Drive recruitment, onboarding, ongoing training, and maintain a positive, collaborative kitchen culture. 
  
  

• Collaborate with Senior Leadership (SLT) and site managers to design delicious, high-quality menus compliant with National Nutritional Guidelines for schools 
  
  

• Oversee daily kitchen rotas, shift planning, timesheets, and food outlet service.
  
  

• Manage catering budgets, track expenditure, maintain stock levels, and coordinate with approved suppliers.
  
  

• Ensure strict adherence to food safety standards, maintaining records in accordance with the G4S Catering Food Safety Management System.
  
  

• Build excellent working relationships with pupils, school staff, council partners, and external vendors

What We Are Looking For

Essential Requirements:

• Proven culinary expertise and hands-on experience in large-scale catering
  
  

• Demonstrated leadership capability with a calm, supportive, and approachable management style
  
  

• Strong planning, organizational, and budget management skills
  
  

• Clear understanding of food safety legislation and best practices.
  
  

• Strong communication skills to engage with internal and external partners

Desirable Criteria:

• Intermediate (Level 3) Food Hygiene Certificate
  
  
• Previous experience in school catering or contract catering environments.
  
  
• Experience operating cashless catering systems.
  
  
• Understanding of the facilities management/outsourcing landscape.

Benefits

While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other
organisations, from employee assistance provided through SPARK, to RAC cover and so much more, including
the below;

• Progression, training and development catered to you
  
  

• Annual leave entitlement – 25 days plus bank holidays
  
  

• Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving
  
  

• Refer A Friend incentives
  
  

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
  
  

• G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
  
  

• Subsidised healthcare plan.
  
  

• Confidential Counselling Services
  
  

• 24/7 support specialising in health and medical
  
  

• Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.

G4S is the International business of Allied Universal, the world’s leading security and facility services provider
and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500. Allied Universal delivers unparalleled customer
relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to
focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the
third largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately
$23 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers,
communities and people. For more information, visit g4s.com.   In the UK, the company has an extensive
network of offices and more than 31,000 employees.

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