We have started the process of recruiting a senior catering manager. This is a new post that will replace the original catering manager position.
Some may ask what the change is between the roles and the answer is an easy one. As we develop our in-house catering we need to establish a school kitchen that is managing and developing itself. This manager will oversee all procurement, kitchen development, menu development and adherence to Kashrut requirements.
We`also want to explore how our kitchen can develop as a revenue generator so that we do not rely entirely on school meal income to cover our costs and replace equipment.
Once this appointment has been made the existing consultation feedback will be used by the catering manager to build on the improvements already made, All our students will be able to see changes as they happen. This feedback will be shared with everyone later this week.
It is important to note that we have made significant improvements in our service without a major increase in meal cost so far.
This has included provision for the Universal Free School Meal for all pupils in Reception and Key Stage 1. The national target was for an 85% uptake for these meals. We currently stand at a 95% uptake which I think is a real measure of the changes we have made.
On a personal note I do dream of the day that we can have a real Shawarma cooker in the kitchen, however I must be realistic and say that this personal dream is a little way off at the moment.
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