Catering Lead (AH Catering)

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority in Coventry is seeking a passionate Catering Lead for their in-house catering service. The successful candidate will manage a small team to deliver nutritious meals that cater to children's dietary needs. This part-time, permanent position offers a supportive environment and development opportunities, with a commitment to safeguarding and community values.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Professional development opportunities

Quality catering provision

Qualifications

• Strong leadership in kitchen management.
• Ability to lead a catering team effectively.
• Commitment to delivering quality meals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to provide quality meals.
• Meet dietary needs of children.
• Participate in school life.

Skills

Leadership

Engagement

Passion for food

Proactivity

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Allesley Hall is a successful and popular one form entry school with delightful children who enjoy learning and a dedicated and hardworking staff team.

Our core values of Attitude, Helpfulness, Perseverance, and Success underpin everything we do. We pride ourselves on having high expectations for and of our children, staff and wider community.

We can offer:

• A leadership team that will support, encourage and develop you as a professional
• A supportive, friendly staff team
• Quality catering provision
• High quality CPD
• Motivated, enthusiastic children
• A welcoming and supportive school community

Please contact the school office if you would like to arrange a visit.

What is the job role?

We are looking to appoint a new Catering Lead for our own in-house catering provision 'AH Catering.'

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who…

• Is proactive and highly effective in leading a kitchen.
• Can engage and professionally lead a small but effective catering team
• Is passionate and determined to deliver a well-balanced cost effective and delicious meal for all of our children.
• Will 'go that extra mile' to meet all children's dietary needs
• Is a reflective professional committed to personal development
• Is positive and proactive
• Is willing to participate fully in the life of the school

Closing date: 06/10/2025

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council

Attached documents

• AHPS Application Form Catering Lead.pdf
• Catering Manager JD - Grade 4.pdf

Catering Lead (AH Catering)

• Salary: £18,285.75-£20,784.22 pro rata
• Frequency: Annual
• Job Reference: coventrycc/TP/137122/11512
• Contract Type: Part Time Permanent
• Working Hours: 30 9:00-15:00
• Closing Date: 06 October, 2025
• Job Category: Schools/Academies - Support Staff Roles
• Business Unit: Schools
• Location: Allesley Hall Primary School Winsford Avenue, Coventry, United Kingdom (Incl. Northern Ireland)
• Posted on: 03 September, 2025