Catering Manager – Job Advert
Scale 4 (pt 7 – 11) - £13.69 per hour starting pay to increase to £14.59 per hour
37.5 hours per week, term time only plus 3 days.
Actual annual salary £23,260 (to increase to £24,784)
7:00am – 3:00pm (flexible hours considered for the right candidate)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Application forms and further details can be downloaded from our website www.carrgreen.org.uk
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Catering Manager to lead our school kitchen and provide high-quality, nutritious meals for our pupils.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the daily running of the school kitchen
· Manage and support General Kitchen Assistants
· Support the Breakfast Club, including food preparation and cleaning duties
· Prepare, cook and serve school meals to a high standard
· Plan balanced, nutritious menus in line with school and food standards
· Prepare meals and snacks for Tea Time Club
· Manage food ordering, stock control and portioning
· Ensure all food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen procedures are followed
· Maintain the kitchen, dining and preparation areas to a consistently high standard of cleanliness
Person Specification
· Experience working as a cook, ideally in a school or similar setting
· Ability to work independently and manage kitchen responsibilities
· Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety procedures
· Organised, reliable and enthusiastic
· Enjoyment of working with children and supporting the wider school community
· Relevant food hygiene qualification (or willingness to obtain)
In return the school can offer you:
· The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring environment
· A supportive team of staff
· Access to a variety of opportunities for continuous personal development
Visits are warmly welcomed, please contact Naomi Robinson (Office Manager) on 01484 715969 or email [email protected] to arrange a visit.
Closing Date: 10th July 2026 at 12 noon
Interview Day: 13th July 2026
Completed application forms should also be returned to [email protected]
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. As part of the recruitment process a search of social media will be undertaken.
Pay: From £23,260.00 per year
Work Location: In person
