Catering Manager

Blackburn with Darwen Council; St Stephens; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

St Stephens CE Primary School in Blackburn is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead the busy school kitchen. You will manage a team and work with the leadership team to deliver nutritious, cost-effective meals while upholding the school's Christian ethos.

The role emphasizes creating quality menus, maintaining high food safety standards and engaging staff to ensure a safe, happy environment for children and colleagues. Closing date is 25 September 2026 at 9am.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a team and work independently.
• Collaborate with the School Leadership Team to uphold Christian ethos.
• Commitment to high standards of food safety and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Lead busy school kitchen operations and menu planning.
• Ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene and nutrition.

Job description

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

St. Stephen's CE Primary School
Robinson Street
Blackburn
BB1 5PE

The Governors are looking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated Catering Manager to work in our busy school kitchen.

• Being professional, loyal, trustworthy and flexible with the ability to manage a team, working both on your own initiative and effectively as part of the St Stephens Team, are essential.
• You will need to be able to work with the School Leadership Team and colleagues in creating, inspiring and embodying the Christian ethos and culture of this church school, securing its Mission Statement with all members of the school community and ensuring an environment that empowers both children and staff to feel safe and happy.
• You will have a passion for quality produce and nutritional value being creative with food menus by providing healthy but cost-effective freshly made meals. A commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene is essential.

Closing date & time: Friday 25th September 2026 at 9am
Shortlisting; Week beginning 28th September 2026
Interviews: Week beginning 12th October 2026

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs V Greene, School Business Manager on 01254 277350 or by emailing [e-mail] to arrange an appointment.

As you consider this exciting opportunity, I invite you to explore our website and learn more about our ethos, values and the wonderful work we do here at St Stephen's.

In our school whatever the challenge we aim high with God in our hearts.

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

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions.