Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a hybrid professional with solid experience in volume catering and excellent organizational management skills to lead kitchen operations and ensure food safety.
Key Highlights:
1. Responsible position with autonomy in kitchen management
2. Stable working hours typical of the school sector (ideal for work-life balance)
3. Working in a privileged environment in the Sierra de Madrid
**Location:** Sierra de Guadarrama (SLAM School Area)
**Sector:** Collective Catering / Educational Sector
**Job Summary**
We seek a hybrid profile: a professional with strong expertise in volume catering (schools/buffets) and outstanding organizational management capabilities. We are not only looking for someone to lead kitchen operations, but also for a responsible manager capable of ensuring food safety, operational profitability, and team harmony.
**Main Responsibilities**
* **Production Management:** Supervise and execute menu preparation for large volumes, ensuring quality and taste standards.
* **Allergen Control:** Rigorous management of special diets and food safety protocols (HACCP).
* **Operational Planning:** Organize staff rosters, supplier orders, and inventory/stock control.
* **Cost Optimization:** Develop yield calculations and monitor waste to ensure production efficiency.
* **Leadership:** Coordinate and motivate kitchen and office staff to maintain agile workflow.
**Desired Requirements**
* **Experience:** Minimum 3\-5 years in similar roles (schools, residential facilities, hotel buffets, or catering).
* **Education:** Advanced knowledge of food safety and allergen management (mandatory).
* **Competencies:** Methodical individual with strong planning and decisive leadership abilities.
* **Residence:** Residence in the Sierra de Guadarrama area is advantageous due to proximity.
**What We Offer?**
* **Schedule:** Stable working hours typical of the school sector (ideal for work-life balance).
* **Environment:** Working in a privileged environment in the Sierra de Madrid.
* **Project:** Responsible position with autonomy in kitchen management.
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Questions:
* Do you have experience with operational planning (e.g., supplier orders, stock control)?
* Do you have experience with allergen control (HACCP)?
* Do you reside in the Segovia, Los Ángeles de San Rafael, or Sierra de Guadarrama areas?
* Do you have experience in school-sector catering or buffet services?
Language:
* English (Desirable)
Work Location: On-site employment