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Catering Manager, The Bishop William Ward Primary School
27.5 hours per week (5 days per week, term time only).
Scale 5, Point 9 to 12 - £27,254 - £28,598 pa.
Pro rata salary range£16,899 - £17,733 pa.
Start date 1st September 2026, or earlier if possible.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Catering Manager to lead the day-to-day running of our busy school kitchen. You will be responsible for preparing tasty, nutritious meals for our students and staff, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety at all times.
This is a hands-on role that involves cooking, serving, supervising kitchen staff, ordering supplies, and keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with food safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with school menus and nutritional standards.
Supervise and support kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth meal service.
Order and manage food supplies and stock levels within budget.
Maintain excellent hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards.
Keep accurate records for compliance and inspections.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
Experienced in catering or food preparation (school or similar setting preferred).
Qualified in Food Hygiene (Level 2 or 3 certificate required).
Organised, reliable, and able to lead a small team.
Passionate about providing healthy, appealing food for students.
What We Offer
A friendly, supportive school environment.
Term-time only working (school holidays off).
Opportunities for training and professional development.
A role that makes a real difference every day!
We believe that high quality school food is part of our whole school ethos and the post holder can expect to work as part of a committed school team.
Bishop William Ward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and references.
Visits to the School are encouraged, please call 01206 271336 to make an appointment.