Pupils Engagement and Nutrition Manager
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21 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the key liaison between pupils staff and the catering team ensuring pupil voice and feedback actively shape the dining offer
- Develop and lead a structured programme of engagement through pupil food councils themed events and wellbeing campaigns
- Champion a welcoming hospitality-focused dining environment that reflects the schools ethos and premium standards
- Expand engagement from one-off activities to an ongoing strategic programme
- Lead engagement activities to promote healthy eating and wellbeing across both prep and senior schools.
- Organise tasting sessions nutrition workshops and themed food events to encourage pupil participation and feedback.
- Build strong relationships with teaching staff pastoral teams and parents to support nutrition education and awareness.
- Collect and analyse feedback through surveys meetings and suggestion boxes to inform menu development.
- Support the Head Chef and Catering Manager in designing balanced seasonal menus suitable for different age groups and dietary needs.
- Prepare and format menus for display digital platforms and termly publications.
- Conduct nutritional analysis and ensure menus comply with school and government nutrition standards.
- Review portion control and nutritional content to promote balanced meals across services.
- Assist in developing hospitality and fine dining menus for school events open days and external functions.
- In particular support the organisation of sports and parent teas ensuring menus presentation and service meet school expectations.
- Incorporate local sourcing seasonal ingredients and sustainability goals (e.g. waste reduction provenance transparency)
- Promote transparency and reassurance among pupils parents and staff through clear communication of allergen procedures.
- Ensure all allergen and dietary information is accurate and clearly communicated across all catering areas.
- Maintain and update allergen matrices and records for compliance and audit purposes.
- Deliver or support allergen awareness training for kitchen and service teams.
- Liaise with parents and the medical or pastoral team on pupils dietary and allergen requirements.
- Work with chefs to ensure allergen-free meals are prepared safely and separately.
- Ensure that all food and service presented at events reflects the high standards of the schools brand and ethos.
- Collaborate with the schools communication and marketing teams to highlight catering achievements / initiatives plus promote catering as part of the wider school experience and reputation.
- Provide input on dining-room aesthetics signage digital content and service style to maintain a consistently high-quality impression.
- Monitor pupil participation satisfaction and food waste identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Prepare brief termly summaries of engagement initiatives and outcomes.
- Contribute creative ideas and innovations to enhance the dining experience each term.
Qualifications :
- A passion for and knowledge of nutrition
- BSc degree in Nutrition or Public Health
- Member of an approved Regulatory Body (BANT AFN)
- Experience working with pupils in an educational environment (preferred)
- Experience working with children (preferred)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to adapt and teach in different environments and situations
- Excellent presentation skills
Additional Information :
We pride ourselves on:
People first
Were a company of individuals united in doing our best for our clients.
Great food always
Using only the best ingredients our food is fresh authentic and tailored to each school age group and specific needs and preferences.
Food education
We educate pupils through food encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.
Respect in everything we do
Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers suppliers and business partners and each other.
Fresh thinking
New 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.
This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
- Public Speaking
About Company
Wong Sun Hing Group was founded in the 1960s, started in the textile industry and has grown in tandem with Hong Kong's continuous economic development. We have always focused on the pursuit of quality, and have created a number of premium products in the real estate, food and beverage ... View more
