Job Description
Download printable version
CATERING MANAGER
Full time: Required from October 2026
Hours 7am until 2.30pm 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: Monday, 7th September 2026
Interviews: TBC
Start date: October 2026
Important Safeguarding Information
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.To ensure this, ourrecruitmentand selection policy follows both local and national guidance.
All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, satisfactory online searches, and an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
In compliance with SaferRecruitmentguidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. Please complete an electronic application form.We must have the full contact details of two referees, including their name, address, telephone number and email address. Please note that we will write to the Headteacher for all education references. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.