Catering Manager

Huish; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Huish Education Services at North Town Primary School in Taunton is recruiting a Catering Manager to lead the base kitchen, ensure timely production of high-quality meals and compliance with health, safety and safeguarding requirements. The role includes line management of catering assistants and support for meal delivery to other sites.

Key tasks include menu planning, portion control, cost management, accurate record-keeping, stock control and upholding cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen and a small team in a school or similar environment.
• Knowledge of allergens, temperatures and HACCP practices.
• Commitment to health and safety, food hygiene and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the base kitchen, including line management of Catering Assistants.
• Prepare and cook high-quality meals in accordance with menus, recipes and ingredients.
• Support menu planning, portion control and costing for meals.
• Serve pupils with appropriate portion controls.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in kitchen and service areas; manage washing up and waste removal.
• Ensure staff adhere to health and safety, food hygiene and company procedures.
• Keep accurate records and logs (allergens, temperatures, food preparation, transportation, cleaning and wastage).
• Maintain stock levels and support supplier quality control.
• Raise and help resolve issues or complaints from pupils, parents and carers.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare; participate in professional development.

Job description

# Catering ManagerEmployer: North Town AcademyLocation: Taunton, SomersetContract Type: PermanentHours: Full Time, Term TimeSalary: £29,188 FTE (£23,275 actual)Posted: 18th September 2026Expires: 2nd October 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1574975* Share :* Print**Catering Manager****Base Location:** North Town Primary School**Salary:** £29,188 FTE (£23,275 actual)**Hours:** 35 hours per week, term time only**Working Pattern:** Monday–Friday, 8:00am–3:00pm**Contract:** Permanent – Term Time Only**Reports to:** Primary Schools Catering Manager**Purpose of the Role**To manage the day-to-day operation of the base kitchen, ensuring the timely production and delivery of high-quality meals and compliance with company procedures, food hygiene, health and safety and safeguarding requirements.**Key Responsibilities**Manage the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, including the line management of Catering Assistants.Prepare and cook high-quality meals in accordance with agreed menus, recipes and ingredients.Support colleagues with the production of meals for delivery to other Trust schools when required.Assist the Catering Operations Manager with menu planning, portion control, ingredients and costing.Serve pupils, ensuring agreed portion controls are maintained.Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen and service areas, including washing up and waste removal.Ensure all staff adhere to health and safety, food hygiene and company procedures.Ensure all required records and logs are accurately completed, including allergens, temperatures, food preparation, transportation, cleaning and wastage.Maintain appropriate stock levels and support supplier quality control.Raise and assist with resolving any issues, suggestions or complaints from pupils, parents and carers.Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.Take responsibility for personal professional development and participate in the Company's Professional Review and Development Scheme.**This is a Huish Education Services appointment based at North Town School.****Terms of Employment are attached as a separate document**