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Catering Manager
Start Date: Monday 20th October 2025
32.5 hours per week; Monday - Friday: 8.00am - 2.30pm
Salary: Scale 6: Point 13 - 17 (£29,793 to £31,751 pro rata)
We are looking to appoint an experienced Catering Manager who has a passion for cooking and providing high quality meals - a self-motivated individual, who enjoys using their own initiative, as well as working as part of a team.
Ideally you should hold the Level 3 Food Safety Certificate, have experience of working in a similar environment, be capable of supervising and motivating staff and manage the catering budget.
We would be delighted to hear from you if you:
• Have a passion for producing good food
• Have a "can do" attitude
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills
• Are educated to Level 3 in Food Safety or equivalent qualification or experience
• Can ensure the operational efficiency, planning, preparation and presentation of food and beverages to the required standard within the budget limitations as agreed with the school management
• Have extensive knowledge of personnel management, hygiene and health and safety.
• Have good organisational and interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to work on your own initiative and to remain calm under pressure
What we can offer you:
· A dynamic and collaborative team who are dedicated and committed to the success of all pupils and staff alike.
· Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school.
· A well-established catering team to work alongside and for you to manage.
If this role is of interest to you and you have demonstrable experience in the majority of the above accountabilities, please apply now. In addition, please see the recruitment pack with full details of experience required to fulfil this highly rewarding role.
Completed application forms should be emailed to Ann Robinson - head@buttsburyprimary.essex.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be required for all posts and shortlisted candidates should be aware that the school will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on candidates.