Catering Operations Manager - Based at Preston

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Catering Operations Manager - Based at Preston

My career at My erscough College - Empowering Futures

Our Estates and Facilities service at Myerscough College has recently reviewed its structure and operations, and is incredibly excited to be growing our team. We would love you to be part of this, at a time where we are looking at fresh ideas, creativity, and a desire to improve and build on an already brilliant team.

About the role

Our catering department has developed and improved over the last few years and we are keen that it continues to do so. We are proud of the outlets we have on our campus at Preston, and the diverse offer it creates for staff and students. We are also incredibly proud of the events we have hosted, like our College Fellows Dinner and HE Graduation.

Our Catering Operations Manager will be a key role in ensuring this fantastic work continues. We know how challenging working in the catering industry can be but at Myerscough you will have the opportunity to use all your skills and experience but in an environment where work life balance and wellbeing is incredibly important; where we close at Christmas and New Year; and where you can benefit from 33 days annual leave per year, plus Bank Holidays.

If you are passionate about food and beverage and keen to be part of a creative team that is always looking for ways to improve, we would love to hear from you.

Please see job description for more information.

What We Offer:

We take care of our team just as we do our students. As an employee, you can enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
• Hassle free onsite parking at our Preston Campus.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to provide wellbeing support in moments of need.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

We are flexible working friendly and happy to discuss interest in flexible working.

Visit our website https://bit.ly/CareersAtMyerscough for the full list of excellent benefits our college offers.

Please note that as part of our commitment to safeguarding our students, our background screening checks include limited online searches. Online searches will only be undertaken in respect of the successful candidate, as a pre-conditional term of our job offer.

Safeguarding our students is of paramount importance. Our recruitment process has been designed to keep students safe and to ensure that we appoint safe and suitable people.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment background and safeguarding checks.

The successful applicant will be responsible for complying with all safeguarding policies and practices, and for ensuring student safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of everything they do.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are an equal opportunity employer; we want all our candidates to have a fair and equal opportunity to secure employment with us. We encourage applications from all underrepresented groups: BAME applicants, disabled applicants, and LGBT+ applicants.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, due to a disability, then please speak with a member of the People team.

As a disability confident employer, we commit to guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets all of the essential criteria.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Department: Estates and Facilities

Location: Myerscough College (Preston)

Salary: £29,270 to £34,431 per annum depending on skills and experience

Reference No: COP-229

Closing Date: Monday 22 September 2025
Application details and documents

Application Form Catering Operations Manager 22.09.2025

Advisory Note Rehabilitation Of Offenders Act V 2.0 Reviewed 03.02.2021

Child Protection And Safeguarding Policy And Procedure January 2025

Guidance Notes For Applicants Updated 6.4.2020

Recruitment Policy V.2.3 20.09.2023

Staff And Student Personal Relationship Policy

Job Specification Catering Operations Manager Reviewed & Agreed On 17.07.2025
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