Catering Assistant

TeacherActive; Mid Devon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected education recruitment agency is seeking a Catering Assistant Manager in North Devon. This role involves leading a team in a school kitchen, ensuring food safety and cleanliness, and managing kitchen operations. The ideal candidate has supervision experience, up-to-date food hygiene knowledge, and a positive attitude. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Dedicated team support 24/7

Access to CPD Courses

Market-leading pay rates

Referral scheme

PAYE basis for tax and NI contributions

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a school or commercial kitchen.
• Up-to-date knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to lead by example and manage kitchen operations efficiently.
• Proactive and approachable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering team in preparing and serving meals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain cleanliness.
• Support day-to-day kitchen management and complete supervisory duties.

Skills

Staff supervision

Food hygiene knowledge

Team motivation

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Catering Assistant Manager
Location: North Devon
Start Date: September
Salary: £13.69 - £14.36 per hour
Full Time

Are you an experienced and motivated Catering Assistant Manager with a background in school or commercial kitchen settings?

Do you take pride in delivering a high-quality catering service, supporting a team, and maintaining exceptional hygiene and safety standards?

Are you confident managing kitchen staff, organising service routines, and contributing to a smooth and efficient operation?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a respected secondary school based in North Devon. The school is known for its supportive community, strong values of respect and opportunity, and its commitment to providing students with a safe and nurturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a hard-working, welcoming team and take on a key leadership role in the school s kitchen operation.

Responsibilities

• The school is looking for a full-time Catering Assistant Manager to help lead the catering team in preparing and serving meals, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting day-to-day kitchen management. The role includes supervisory duties and may become permanent for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a school or commercial kitchen

• Up-to-date knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations

• The ability to lead by example, motivate a team, and manage kitchen operations efficiently

• A proactive, organised, and approachable attitude

What we offer

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support your onboarding process

• Access to CPD Courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel

• Market-leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

• PAYE basis ensuring correct Tax and National Insurance contributions with no hidden admin fees

How to apply

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Terms and Conditions apply

Additional information

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.