Deputy Catering Operations and Relationship Manager

Salary: Gradd 8 - £39,513 - £43,693

About The Service
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the vision and drive to be part of a dynamic team in delivering high-quality school meals? Cardiff Council's Education Catering Service, provide over 28,000 nutritious meals daily across 115 primary, secondary and special education schools, supporting the educational attainment and well-being of our children and young people.

About the job
At Cardiff Council's Education Catering Service, we believe that every child deserves access to nutritious, delicious meals that fuel their learning and growth. Our vision is to enhance the educational experience of children and young people across Cardiff by ensuring they receive the best possible mealtime experience.

As the Deputy Catering Operations and Relationship Manager you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the operations of our schools' meals service. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring the efficient delivery of meals that meet the highest standards of quality and nutrition. Your leadership will be crucial in driving our vision forward and making a tangible impact on the lives of thousands of children and young people.

In this role, you will inspire and manage a central operations team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. You will oversee the daily operations, ensuring timely and efficient service. Maintaining and enhancing the quality of meals, and ensuring adherence to nutritional guidelines and safety standards will be a key part of your responsibilities. You will also support strategies to improve service delivery, in turn supporting the educational goals of our children and young people. Collaborating with schools and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with our vision and objectives is essential. Additionally, you will oversee budgets effectively, ensuring cost-efficiency while maintaining high standards.

We Will Offer You

• Impactful Work: Be part of a service that directly contributes to the educational success and well-being of children and young people.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career development and training in a supportive environment.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference.

What We Are Looking For From You
We are seeking someone with proven experience in a management role, preferably within the food service or education sector. Strong leadership and team management abilities are essential, along with a genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people. The ideal candidate will have the ability to develop and implement effective strategies, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and adaptability and problem-solving skills to navigate a dynamic environment.

Additional information
For further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Judith Gregory, Education Catering Business Manager, jgregory@cardiff.gov.uk .

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

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