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Job Title: School Catering Area Support Manager
Salary: £26,132.40 pa
Location: Across Burton on Trent, Derby and Nottingham
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time (plus 4 weeks)
Weekly Hours: 37.5
Start Date: ASAP

Are you looking for a dynamic role where you can showcase your catering skills and contribute to the success of a diverse team? Then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Join our client, Mellors, as an Area Support Manager and play a vital role in managing school catering units across Burton upon Trent, Derby and Nottingham areas. As an Area Support Manager, you will work closely with the Area Manager, providing relief and support to ensure the smooth running of operations.

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:

Assist the Catering Manager in managing catering units
Provide relief for Catering Managers who are on holiday or off sick, ensuring the provision of full catering, vending, and extensive hospitality services
Conduct disciplinary investigations as necessary
Act as an ambassador for our client, promoting a positive image at all times
Assist with the training and development of employees
Manage teams, including performance management, training and development, absence management, and disciplinary action if required
Support the training of managers to help them achieve budgets and other company targets
Develop and maintain professional client relationships, ensuring client demands are met and exceeded
Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health and safety regulations
Adhere to existing and new working practises, methods, and procedures
Assist with stocktaking and conduct unit audits when required
Complete all necessary unit paperwork to company standards
Keep track of working hours by completing timesheets
Meet company deadlines while working at any contract
Induct and train new staff members
Participate in ongoing training and development
Carry out ad hoc duties as directed by the Area Manager
Recommend operational efficiencies and improvements
Full driving license and own vehicleFrom 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. You will also be expected to work at weekends from time to time when covering B&I units or for special functions/occasions.

In return for your hard work and dedication, our client offers a competitive salary, 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 predominantly 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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