Catering Manager – Explorers

Shorefields; Billericay; Ibrido; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Buttsbury Primary School seeks a organised Catering Manager to run the catering service for Explorers, the after-school provision. You will prepare meals, plan menus, order supplies, and manage stock within budget, reporting to the Headteacher.

The role requires NVQ Level 3, allergy awareness training, good hygiene practices, and the ability to work as part of a team while safeguarding children.

Competenze

• Experience in school catering or large-scale catering environment.
• Holds NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Solid knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and safe catering practices.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Clear communication with children and adults and good teamwork.
• Committed to safeguarding and children's wellbeing.

Mansioni

• Plan and regularly review nutritionally balanced menus.
• Prepare and serve meals to agreed standards and portions.
• Order supplies from approved suppliers and check deliveries.
• Manage stock rotation and monitor costs to reduce waste.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Follow food allergen procedures and safety requirements.
• Work closely with staff and suppliers for an efficient service.

Conoscenze

School catering experience

Formazione

NVQ Level 3

Level 3 allergy awareness training

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Ref No. ECC5238-109S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Scale: 5 Points: 10-13

Position Start Date: 04/01/2027 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 25/11/2026 4pm Date of Interviews: Thursday 3rd December 2026 Shortlisting Starts: 26/11/2026

Required: January 2027 Contract Type: Permanent

Scale: 5 Points: 10-13

Working weeks: 38 weeks per year Hours: 4.15pm-5.30pm, 5 days per week

Buttsbury Primary School is seeking an organised and enthusiastic Catering Manager to run the catering service for Explorers, our after-school childcare provision.

Preparing approximately 30-40 meals each day, you will help children enjoy tasty, nutritious and balanced food in a safe and welcoming environment. Reporting to the Headteacher, you will take responsibility for menu planning, food preparation and presentation, ordering supplies and managing stock within the agreed budget.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and regularly reviewing varied nutritionally balanced menus, taking account of children's feedback and dietary needs.
• Preparing and serving meals to agreed standards, recipes and portion sizes.
• Ordering through approved suppliers, checking deliveries and ensuring food is stored correctly.
• Managing stock rotation, monitoring costs and identifying ways to reduce waste.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• Following food safety and allergen requirements and the school's allergy procedures.
• Working closely with school staff and suppliers to maintain an efficient catering service.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in school catering or a large-scale catering environment.
• Holds relevant qualifications at NVQ level 3 and is willing to undertake Level 3 allergy awareness training.
• Has sound understanding of food hygiene, health and safety and safe catering practices.
• Has excellent organisational skills and can manage their time and work independently.
• Communicate clearly with children and adults and works effectively as part of a team.
• Is committed to safeguarding, equality and children's wellbeing.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children. The appointment will require an enhanced DBS disclosure. Please note that the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line.

Shortlisting: Thursday 26th November 2026

Interviews: Thursday 3rd December 2026

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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