Catering Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Yate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution seeks a dedicated Catering Manager to oversee the kitchen operations at Yate Academy. You will manage a team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality meals while adhering to safety standards. Responsibilities include menu planning, budget management, and fostering a positive team culture. The ideal candidate should have relevant culinary qualifications, experience in food safety, and display strong leadership skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional development and comes with various employee perks.

Benefits

Professional development

Generous pension scheme

Gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within an educational setting is preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety regulations and nutritional standards.
• Ability to lead a diverse team and inspire high performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations ensuring food quality and safety standards.
• Develop and implement procedures for food preparation and service.
• Manage budget and food costs while adhering to nutritional standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Menu planning

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Education

Relevant culinary qualification

Tools

Pelican Pi

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Greenshaw Learning Trust is 'Always Learning'

We are looking for a dedicated Catering Manager to join our friendly, supportive team at Yate Academy, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust.

About the role:

The Catering Manager is a leadership position responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective operation of the school kitchen facility within the school. The role involves managing the delegation from the Regional Catering Manager to the team of kitchen staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and nutritious meals to the school.

The Catering Manager will collaborate with the school, Regional Catering Manager and other stakeholders to meet nutritional standards, maintain a safe working environment and foster a positive team culture.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Team Leadership:

• Provide strong leadership to a diverse team of kitchen staff.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, encouraging teamwork and professional development.
• Inspire and motivate the catering personnel when training and coaching, by demonstrating excellent team work, motivational and interpersonal sensitivity skills.
• Conduct regular team meetings and training sessions to enhance skills and address any operational challenges.

Operational Management:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the centralised kitchen facility, including cooking and ensuring adherence to hygiene, safety and food quality standards.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food preparation, storage, and distribution.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of quality ingredients.
• Complete monthly stock takes and the month end procedure, using the current online system, Pelican Pi. To provide monthly finance and any other reports necessary to GLT Finance and Regional Catering Manager.
• Ensure stock is available to meet the pupil number demands on the catering provision by placing timely orders. Orders will be placed online using Pelican Pi. Good practice will include managing wastage and portion controls.
• Allocate day to day team responsibilities to ensure that routine work duties are covered, adapting to situations outside normal operations.
• Vending machine management, ensuring they are stocked and associated checklists are completed.

Menu Planning and Nutrition:

• Collaborate with Regional Catering Manager to develop well-balanced and nutritious menus that meet the dietary needs of primary and secondary school students.
• Stay informed about dietary trends, allergies and special dietary requirements, adjusting menus accordingly.

Budget Management:

• Assist the Regional Catering Manager with the monitoring of the budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining high-quality food standards.
• Monitor expenses, analyse variances, and implement cost-saving measures when necessary.
• Complete end of month accounting finance information and send directly to the Finance Department and Regional Catering Manager.

Quality Control:

• Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure that all meals meet established standards for taste, presentation, and nutrition agreed by Regional Catering Manager.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations using Food Alert software.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with school administrators, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with school leadership to address any specific dietary needs or concerns.
• To manage and assist in all school event catering.

What the school offers its staff

About the School:

At Yate Academy, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Yate Academy a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

Leadership, resilience & citizenship run through all aspects of school life.

About Greenshaw Learning Trust:

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like‑minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We can offer you:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Closing date for receipt of applications is 22nd January 2026. This is a full time, permanent position. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.