St. Stephen's CE Primary School
Robinson Street
Blackburn
BB1 5PE
Job Title: Catering Manager
Grade/Salary: Grade E, SCP 12-15, £28,598 to £30,024 per annum, pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Terms: 32.5 hours, Part Time, Term Time + 5 Inset Days (7:30-14:30, but can be negotiated)
Closing Date: Monday, 29th June 2026
Required From: Tuesday, 1st September 2026
TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW
The Governors are looking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated Catering Manager to work in our busy school kitchen. Being professional, loyal to the school, being able to work on your own initiative and manage a team, having a flexible approach and the ability to work effectively as part of the St Stephens Team are essential.
You will need to be able to work with the School Leadership Team and colleagues in creating, inspiring and embodying the Christian ethos and culture of this church school, securing its Mission Statement with all members of the school community and ensuring an environment that empowers both children and staff to achieve.
You will have a passion for quality produce and nutritional value being creative with food menus by providing healthy but cost-effective freshly made meals. A commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene is essential.
If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs V Greene, School Business Manager on 01254 277350 or by emailing [email protected].
As you consider this exciting opportunity, we invite you to explore our website and learn more about our ethos, values and the wonderful work we do here at St Stephen’s via www.ststephenscofeblackburn.co.uk.
Application packs are available to download above. Please return completed applications to the school for the attention of Mrs Greene by 9am on the closing date shown above, via [email protected].
Shortlisting will take place the same week as the job closing, with interviews scheduled for the week commencing Monday, 6th July 2026.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
