Assistant Catering Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an Assistant Catering Manager to support our school kitchen. You will help prepare fresh, healthy meals, manage daily kitchen operations, and lead the team in the Catering Manager’s absence. A calm, organized leader with strong communication is essential.

We can be flexible on start times (7.30am option) and require an enhanced DBS for the role. The position is in Portsmouth, offering a rewarding environment for staff and pupils.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy kitchen or school catering environment.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Knowledge of health, safety and allergens guidelines.
• Strong leadership and communication with children and adults.
• Calm, organized approach and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen team and help prepare fresh, healthy meals.
• Manage daily kitchen operations.
• Lead the team in the Catering Manager’s absence.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required prior to start.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food Hygiene

Allergen guidelines

Leadership

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

We are seeking an Assistant Catering Manager to support our kitchen team. You will help prepare fresh, healthy meals, manage daily kitchen operations, and lead the team in the Catering Manager’s absence. An enhanced DBS will be required to be in place prior to the start of employment.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in a busy kitchen or school catering environment.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and allergen guidelines.
• Great leadership and communication skills to work with children and adults.
• A calm, organized approach and the ability to work well under pressure.

What the school offers its staff

Our aim is to encourage spiritual development and understanding of the faith, create an atmosphere of order, discipline and respect, enabling every pupil to achieve their true potential.

Maintaining standards of excellence in teaching and learning and build a family which cares for all its members where understanding, mutual trust and friendship are fostered.

Further details about the role

We can be flexible at the start time and would consider a 7.30am start.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and the promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of appointment As part of our Safer Recruitment guidance social media profiles will be checked upon appointment.