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Job Ref No. ECC3610-40S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Scale 5, point 10-13
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Temporary
Application Close: 27/02/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: 5th March 2026  

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Catering Manager

Scale 5 (point 10-13)

Monday to Friday 10am - 2pm, 20 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Manager to join our friendly school team at Little Hallingbury.

We are looking to appoint a 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 with others.

Working term time only, 20 hours a week, 10.00am to 2.00pm.

Ideally you should have Level 3 Food safety Certificate, and have experience of working in a similar environment.

Successful applicants must possess:

· Good literacy and numeracy skills with GCSE Literacy and Numeracy grades A-C

· Be educated to NVQ Level 3 Food Safety or equivalent qualification or experience. Training will be provided if necessary for this.

· Can ensure the operational efficiency, planning preparation of food and beverages to the required standard within budget limitations as agreed with school management

· Have knowledge of national food standards and allergies

· Have good organisational and interpersonal skills

· Have the ability to work on your own initiative

· Ability to work calmly under pressure

· Be prepared to develop and learn in the role

· An ability to promote the school meal service with parents and children

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children. These appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Further details are available from the School office.

Information about the School

Little Hallingbury C of E Primary School is a village school situated on the Hertfordshire & Essex border. Life and learning at Little Hallingbury has a strong Christian ethos, reflected in our Collective Worship, demonstrated in our shared values and lived out day-to-day in a caring, inclusive way. We have a strong link with our local church which is very supportive of our work.

At Little Hallingbury children are at the heart of everything we do. We want all our children to enjoy school, develop their knowledge, skills, talents and potential within a caring, nurturing environment. We want to learn together, grow together and celebrate each other’s achievements. In short, we seek to be a community where everyone’s uniqueness is valued and recognised.

From September 2025 the school became a Federation with St Mary's, Hatfield Broad Oak and White Notley Schools. The federation brings strength to two thriving village schools and communities. Both schools have retained their individuality and vision; and we all benefit from shared opportunities, expertise and collaboration.

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.

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Contact Information

Ruth Baugh
Wrights Green Lane
Little Hallingbury, Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire, CM22 7RE
Telephone: 01279 723382
Email: admin@littlehallingbury.essex.sch.uk

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