Are you an experienced Catering Manager looking for a new opportunity? Aspire People are currently recruiting for a Catering Lead to work for a School Trust based in Burton on Trent. The main duty of the role is to provide a Trust wide, high-quality catering service which supports the wellbeing of pupils and staff, whilst meeting school catering and health and safety standards.Duties and responsibilities- Meal planning and provision- Oversee the provision of high-quality school meals across the organisation in line with government guidelines and legislation on school nutrition standards- Plan varied and nutritious whole Trust menus in advance- Negotiate best-value contracts with authorised suppliers to ensure the cost effectiveness of ingredients- Due Diligence for deliveries to schools and following of the Trust audit trail- Manage food stocks to prevent shortages or excess supply and ensuring catering staff adhere to the agreed catering budget and specifications- Cater to special dietary and allergy requirements and ensure that all legal allergy information issupported on all menus, effectively communicated to all staff and labelled in line with current legislation- Ensure consistency in food standards across all schools - Staff management- Supervise and deploy catering staff to ensure efficiency and high-quality food provision Trust wide- Prepare and oversee duty rotas, delegate tasks appropriately to staff, and ensure the smooth running of the team - Carry out performance...