
Catering and Functions Manager
4 days ago
Canterbury College is a high-performing, award-winning Anglican ELC to 12 school, serving the dynamic growth corridor of Logan, northern Gold Coast, the Scenic Rim and southern Brisbane.
Canterbury was established in 1987 as an academic school in the grammar school tradition. There is an unrelenting focus in the school on all-roundedness in our students, reflecting that academics, sport, performing arts, service and leadership are core dimensions of a Canterbury education.
With state-of-the-art facilities, including an on-site café, industrial kitchen, and function centre, Canterbury offers an environment where both students and staff can excel. We are seeking a passionate and experienced **Catering and Functions Manager** to join our team from January 2025, to oversee and elevate our food service operations across the College, managing both our in-house Cafe and Canteen as well as the coordination and catering of functions and events throughout the year.
**Your Role**:
As the **Catering and Functions Manager**, you will play a crucial role in leading our in-house catering team and managing all aspects of our College's food services. Your role will include planning and delivering nutritious school meals, overseeing catering for events, and ensuring a culture of food safety through the highest standards of quality, safety, and service. The role will involve working 38 hours a week across 42 weeks of the year. It is supported by an experienced Canteen Supervisor and a range of baristas and food services staff.
**Responsibilities Include**:
- Oversee the daily operations of the College's food services, including menu planning, food preparation, and service delivery.
- Coordinate catering for school events, such as functions, parent evenings, sports days, staff meetings, and special celebrations.
- Collaborate with staff and external suppliers to coordinate event logistics and catering requirements.
- Continuously assess and improve catering operations to meet the evolving needs of the College community.
- Monitor turnover, profitability and margins of the food services across the College.
- Manage budgeting, ordering, and inventory control to optimise resources and reduce waste.
- Handle procurement and supplier negotiations to obtain quality products at competitive prices.
- Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene, in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Lead, train, and motivate the catering team, fostering a positive and productive working environment.
- Integrate opportunities for Food & Hospitality students to participate in food service operations relevant to their training.
- Support the mentoring and training of students in partnership with teaching staff.
- Explore initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of catering operations.
- Manage external users of facilities outside of school hours.
**Key Selection Criteria**:
- Proven experience in catering management, preferably within an educational or similar setting.
- Strong understanding of food safety standards, allergen management, and nutrition guidelines.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and events simultaneously.
- Strong leadership skills, with experience in successfully leading and motivating a team, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service and a culture of food safety.
- Flexibility to work varied hours as required for school events and functions.
- Proven ability to conduct oneself in a way which develops personal respect, respect for the College and the teaching profession.
**Essential Qualifications**:
- Have a current Positive Notice working with children Blue Card, or the ability to obtain one.
- Qualifications or trade certificates in one or more of: hospitality, event management, kitchen operations or chef.
- Current First Aid and CPR qualifications (preferred)
**Why Join Canterbury College**:
We value the professional development of our staff and offer a dynamic and engaging workplace. We nurture a whole of College approach to wellbeing and staff development.
**How to Apply**:
**Applications close COB Monday, 04th November 2024.**
All Canterbury staff are expected to support the school's Anglican ethos and values.
- Canterbury College supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of students enrolled at the College. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the College’s policies and procedures relevant to student care and protection._
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