Catering Manager

Job Description

CATERING MANAGER

Full time: Required from November 2025

Hours 7am until 2pm Monday to Friday

St John's is a co-educational Independent School for pupils aged between 2 and 16 years. We are proud of our educational provision and offer you the opportunity to join our successful school.

We are looking for a Catering Manager to join our team.

The successful candidate will have:

· Experience in leading and motivating staff

· Experience in menu planning

· Ability to prepare cook and serve for approx. 300 school meals every day

· Understand the importance of providing healthy nourishing meals

· Complete food safety records

· Operate and control stock

· Ensure kitchen is clean, well maintained and organised at all times

· Understand budget control

· Maintain financial and admin records

Please see the full job description further details.

We offer

· The chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team.

· Fantastic working environment where staff are valued.

This is a full time, permanent position, following a successful period of induction.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact the school office to arrange: office@stjohnsschool.net or call 01277 623070

Closing date: Friday 12th September

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 15th September

Start date: Monday 3rd November

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.