Catering Manager

Mildmay Primary School; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mildmay Primary School invites applications for a role leading a team of catering staff to plan, prepare and serve a varied, nutritious daily menu for children aged 4-11. You will manage a budget, supervise supplies ordering, and ensure hygiene and food safety in line with regulations.

We’re looking for a positive, can-do individual with catering experience who can lead a small team, communicates well, and thrives in a fast-paced, lively school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small catering team in a school or similar environment.
• Ability to plan menus and manage a catering budget.
• Knowledge of hygiene, food safety and current regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6 catering staff to plan, prepare and serve nutritious daily menus for children aged 4-11.
• Oversee menu planning, budget, supplies ordering and stocks.
• Ensure hygiene, food safety and regulatory compliance across all operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Budget management

Food safety

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

This exciting role in our school provides theopportunity for leading a team of 6 catering staff to help plan, prepare andserve a varied and nutritious menu for our children aged 4-11 on a daily basis.There are responsibilities for menu planning, catering budget, suppliesordering, hygiene and food safety, and keeping up to date with regulations.

Whatwe’re looking for:

• A positive,can-do attitude
• Someone withCatering experience who can lead a small team
• Greatcommunication skills
• Someone whoenjoys working in a fast-paced, lively environment
• Reliability andteamwork

Bridge Academy Trust mayclose this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications