Catering Manager

Bellrock is the trusted challenger in UK property services. Driven by insights, powered by technology, and delivered by talented people, we are redefining how real estate is managed.

Since 2003, our people-first and technology-led approach has helped organisations across the UK transform their estates into high-performance, sustainable environments. Through our integrated service modelspanning Technologies, Consulting, Critical Engineering & Jordon, and Intelligent Asset Carewe deliver compliance, quality, and operational excellence while reducing cost and carbon impact.

Our award-winning Concerto IWMS platform, together with mobile solutions from Mobiess and energy analytics from InMetriks, enables smart, data-led estate management at scale.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager. Undertake overall responsibility for catering operations and carry out all duties in accordance with safe working practices and work as an effective member of the management and catering team.

The role will be based in Balfron High School, Balfron.

How will you be the change?

We believe every role is essential to providing that peace of mind for our customers - whatever part of the business you’re in. Because every role plays a part in driving us further. And everyone can be the change. That’s how deliver value for our customers, and building systems that lead the way

And as a Catering Manager with Bellrock, you’ll do it by

Catering

• Management of all catering operations within School.
• Fully support and advise other catering managers on aspects within the Catering Service
• Ensuring all Stirling Council Menus guidance are delivered that meets the heathy eating in schools guidance 2020.
• Ensuring all hygiene and temperature control measures are met and recorded within Bellrock Food Safety System.
• Manage staff resources to ensure the service delivers an effective catering service
• Manage allergen risk control and maintain all relevant documentation as detailed within the Bellrock Food Safety System.
• Stock ordering, control, and management, to ensure value for money is obtained at all times, as is minimal waste and optimum stock holdings.
• Financial reconciliation of cash and card payments in accordance with local Bellrock processes.
• Maintain excellent personal hygiene and working practices in accordance with the Food Safety Act and any other relevant legislation.
• To ensure compliance concerning regulations relating to Health and Safety in the workplace to self and others.
• To participate in the provision of a cost effective, value for money Catering Service.
• Any other reasonable and appropriate duties as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Attend recognised training in relation to Food Safety, Nutrition and Health and safety.
• To ensure safe storage of foods, recording and monitoring of temperatures as required by Food Safety Act.
• To assist in encouraging children to eat a healthy balanced meal.
• To support the school in food projects working with the children.

Safety, Health and Environment (SH&E)

• To always work in a safe manner for the benefit of the facilities, company personnel, building users and client, other contractors, visitors, and members of the public.
• To ensure that statutory requirements, codes of practice and procedures relating to the Health and Safety at Work act and any other relevant enforcements are met in full.
• To correctly wear all personal protective equipment supplied in the areas designated for this.
• To maintain and be responsible for the safe use and storage of all cleaning materials and equipment used in the course of his/her duties.
• To report faults, or health and safety related issues to the Facilities Manager in a timely manner.
• To display appropriate signage to ensure that occupants of the building are aware of any circumstances that may affect their health and safety whilst catering/cleaning operations are taking place.
• To carry out as instructed all food safety processes as laid out in Bellrock Food Safety System.

Financial

• To ensure correct and efficient use of all equipment, supplies and materials.
• Operation of cashless system, tills and money handling and cashing up.

Decision Making Authority:

• Health and Safety issues.
• School and hospitality menus and daily counter service offerings.
• Work method.
• Risk Assessments.
• Developing the skills of the catering team within school

Human Resources

• Ensuring correct procedures are followed concerning HR policies and procedures,
• Manage the team effectively through consistent positive communication and best practice

Interaction with Others:

• Daily contact Facilities Manager, Cook, Catering Operatives, Site FM Team and School Management team, teachers and pupils.
• Suppliers, subcontractors, and other visitors
• Working in environment where children will be present.

What does it take?

If you’re ready to be the energy that helps us build our business, share our success, and really own it as a Catering Manager, you’ll need

• Possess relevant qualifications and documented competencies.
• Previous experience of a similar role is essential.
• Ability to work without constant supervision.
• Able to remain calm under pressure.
• Customer service skills.
• Flexible and positive approach to team working.
• Good timekeeping.
• Understanding of health and safety issues in a Kitchen.
• Understanding of Food safety Act 1990
• Understanding of Healthy eating in Schools guidance 2020 Scotland .
• Member of the PVG scheme for working with Vulnerable groups in Scotland .

Working arrangements

We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly and remotely where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work from Balfron High School, Glasgow, G63 0PW Monday to Friday 07:30-15:00.

What can we offer you?

Upon joining Bellrock, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you (enjoy it, it’s on us)

Salary exchange pension scheme

Life cover

Paid sick leave

Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work

Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year

Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials

Healthcare Cashplan

MotorSave Scheme

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Helping you to shine

We’ve always encouraged new and different perspectives - and that also means making ours a workplace that encourages diverse and unique voices. Where everyone feels welcome, included, and supported to be themselves and achieve more.

So, if you join us, you’ll find an inclusive workplace that recognises your hard work, offers lots of learning and development, flexible and hybrid working, and support for your wellbeing. As well as benefits that can make a difference to your life.

Ready to start shining?

Our people are our passion, so we’re all about helping them to shine. That means putting everything in place for you to have a rewarding career with us. So you can go far in your career, with us behind you. And our business will grow, too. So, if you’re ready to start your career journey with Bellrock, we’re ready to welcome you. It’s a great place to be - the light, the energy, the solution. You.

Apply today.