Catering Manager

Extend Learning Academies Network; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education network in Weston-super-Mare seeks an enthusiastic Catering Manager to lead a team at Bournville Primary School. This role involves cooking nutritious meals, managing stock, and ensuring high food quality. The ideal candidate should ideally have experience in school catering but this is not essential. The position requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to student wellbeing. Join a team dedicated to providing excellent dining experiences for children.

Benefits

Supportive, inclusive community

Above-average pension contribution

Five paid care days (pro rata)

Access to staff benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in school catering is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Cook trust menus to meet school needs while maintaining nutrition standards.
• Ensure food quality and presentation standards at service.
• Manage stock levels and place orders with suppliers.
• Supervise and motivate catering teams to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Attend training sessions, meetings, and parent evenings.

Job description

Are you passionate about healthy school meals and creating a positive dining experience for children? Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) is looking for an enthusiastic Catering Manager who will be primarily based at Bournville Primary School to lead our team and deliver nutritious, high-quality food that helps pupils thrive.

Location: Primarily based at Bournville Primary School. There may be requirements at times to work as needed within other ELAN primary schools in Weston-super-Mare.

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday, term-time only plus 35 INSET hours.

Salary: E4, £21,840.97 (actual).

Interview Date: 9 January 2026.

As Catering Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our kitchens run efficiently, meet food safety standards, and reflect our values of care, creativity, and excellence. You’ll work closely with staff, suppliers, families, and the Catering Operations Manager to provide meals that fuel learning and development.

Why Join ELAN?

• Be part of a supportive, inclusive community.
• Enjoy a pension contribution well above average.
• Benefit from five paid care days (pro rata).
• Access a range of other staff benefits – visit our benefits page for details.

Your Responsibilities

• Cooking trust menus to meet school needs, maintaining nutritional standards.
• Ensure all food meets quality and presentation standards at the point of service.
• Manage stock levels and place orders with approved suppliers.
• Supervise and motivate catering teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Attend training sessions, meetings, and parent evenings as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in school catering and providing a delivery service would be advantageous but not essential.

Please read the job description for full details.

About Bournville Primary School

A vibrant, inclusive learning community dedicated to supporting every child’s growth and wellbeing – including what goes on their plates.

If you’re ready to lead with passion, uphold high standards, and make a real difference in children’s lives, apply today and join a team that values hard work and heart.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Safeguarding Statement

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.

Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.