Catering Manager, Manor Croft Academy

Delta Academies Trust; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in Dewsbury is seeking a full-time Catering Manager to oversee efficient catering operations at Manor Croft Academy. The role requires ensuring high-quality food preparation and service while effectively managing resources. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to quality and efficiency, with a background in catering management. This role offers a salary within the range of £28,413.44 to £35,412 and includes benefits like pension schemes, tech schemes, and gym discounts.

Benefits

Membership to pension schemes

Technology scheme

Access to discount platform

24/7 online GP access

Gym & fitness discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Menopause Support Service

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Experience in catering management.
• Ability to ensure high-quality food service.
• Commitment to financial and resource efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall catering operations efficiently.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation and service.
• Oversee stock management and catering staff.

Skills

Effective management of catering operations

Preparation and cooking of food

Resource management

Job description

Catering Manager – Manor Croft Academy, Dewsbury

Manor Croft Academy are looking to appoint a Catering Manager to join our academy in February 2026 on a full‑time, permanent basis.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Your new role

As the Catering Manager, you will be responsible for the overall efficient and effective management of the catering operations at the academy ensuring great quality food and service. You will be responsible for the preparation, cooking and service of food to agreed standards and specifications. You will ensure efficient and economic use is made of all resources, including stock, catering staff and company assets.

Salary & Hours

Salary: Grade G Points 20 to 24 (£32,597 to £35,412 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £28,413.44.

Hours: 37 hours per week / Term Time only plus 5 Days (39 Weeks) / Permanent.

Your new school

Manor Croft Academy has been transformed in recent years and now boasts some of the best levels of progress across the region. Our learners demonstrate a relentless desire to succeed and show high levels of engagement, interest and resilience when learning new skills and knowledge. Behaviour and focus in classrooms is truly outstanding.

Our leadership team was rated outstanding by Ofsted, we continually reflect on our practice and that of the school as a whole and look for ways in which we can improve the experience of our learners. You must be able to demonstrate the same level of passion and commitment.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi‑academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

Benefits

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discount platform
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

Holiday Entitlement: minimum 37 days (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

Important Information

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences. Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/. Closing date: 15 December 2025 at Midnight.