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Job Title: Assistant Catering ManagerLocation: Malvern CollegeContract Type: 52 week contract (term time optional)Salary: £30-32KWhy Join us?28 days holiday (including bank holidays)3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments24 weeks enhanced maternity leaveBespoke training & development opportunitiesPension & life insuranceDiscounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox AppWellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programmeFree meals while at workCareer development through apprenticeships for all experience levels.About the role:Malvern College is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Catering Manager to support the delivery of high-quality catering services for both boarding and day students, alongside assisting with a variety of school events and hospitality functions.As one of the UKs leading independent co-educational day and boarding schools for pupils aged 1318, Malvern College is set within the beautiful Malvern Hills in Worcestershire. The College is renowned for its academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care, and outstanding co-curricular opportunities, offering A Levels, the IB Diploma, and BTEC qualifications.This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional and dedicated catering team, helping to oversee the day-to-day catering operation while ensuring excellent service standards for students, staff, and visitors across the College community.This role is essential in ensuring pupils, staff, and visitors receive high-quality, nutritious meals served with care, efficiency, and attention to detail.You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UKs leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:Support the preparation, service, and presentation of food to a high standardMaintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and service areasAssist with food labelling, temperature checks, and allergen controlsProvide excellent customer service to pupils, staff, and visitorsSet up and clear service areas, ensuring smooth day-to-day operationsFollow all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding proceduresContribute to hospitality events and occasional out-of-hours functionsAccountability for following and championing allergen controls
Qualifications
Candidate Profile:Ideally have experience working within contract, or high-volume cateringPossess a good Health & Safety knowledgeFlexible with a can-do attitude, customer-focusedFun and enthusiasticHave excellent organisation skillsDemonstrate great attention to detailBe a team player and enjoy succeeding as a teamPossess great customer service skillsHave a flexible approach to work
Additional Information
We pride ourselves on:People firstWere a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.Great food, alwaysUsing only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.Food educationWe educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.Respect in everything we doOur respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.Fresh thinkingNew ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children. xwzovoh This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references….