Catering Manager

Academy Transformation Trust; Methwold; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational trust in Methwold is seeking a dedicated Catering Manager to lead their catering team. The successful candidate will develop and manage the catering service within the academy, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness. Ideal applicants will have experience in a senior catering role, hold an NVQ Level 2 in Catering, and possess a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. This full-time role offers professional development opportunities and comprehensive employee benefits. Join a team that values student well-being and development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee benefits package

Shopping discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Gym scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a large-scale catering establishment.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Commitment to improving catering services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering team and develop the catering service.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement.
• Ensure cost-effective and quality catering.

Skills

Experience in a senior catering position

Strong leadership skills

Ability to work with young people

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalent

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Catering Manager

NJC Scale Point: 16-20

35 hours per week, 39 Weeks per annum

FTE Salary: £30,518 - £32,597

Actual Salary: £24,830 - £26,521

Permanent contract commencing as soon as possible

Iceni Academy are seeking to appoint an organised Catering Manager who will work to lead our catering team and who truly wants the best for our students. If you enjoy working with young people and would like to help them prepare for their future working lives, would like to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint an individual who, under the direction of the academy leadership team and Trust catering team, will develop and manage the overall catering service within the academy. The successful candidate will also play an active part in identifying opportunities for both the development of the service and improvements, to ensure both a cost effective and quality service.

To succeed, you will have relevant experience in a senior position within a large-scale catering establishment, be educated to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Catering and have achieved Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.

Why choose Iceni Academy?

We have a key focus on staff well-being, with a number of initiatives in place across the academy including bespoke departmental marking and assessment policies which have dramatically reduced teacher workload. If you want to inspire, aspire, and achieve, come, and join something special and make your mark.

We aim to provide our young people with the qualifications, skills, and attributes to have a successful and happy life.

As a proud Academy Transformation Trust Academy, we are devoted to professional development and support which is second to none. Our trust is registered as Disability Confident, and we welcome all applications. Our ATT Institute offers hundreds of training events and leadership accreditation qualifications to develop your talent to its full potential. As an academy we believe it is our role to develop your expertise to the full through supportive coaching in order to transform the lives of our students.

In return,

you can expect fantastic Professional Development opportunities, a comprehensive employee benefits package, shopping discounts, cycle-to-work and gym schemes, cinema tickets and an employee assistance programme.

To learn more and apply online, please see our application pack for more information and visit our careers page.

Closing date for applications: Monday 05 January 2026 at 9am or sooner if we receive sufficient applications

Interview date: To be confirmed

Iceni Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and the successful applicant must undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025.

We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are a Disability Confident Employer. We are open to Flexible Working.