Catering Services Manager – Penglais Comprehensive School

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution seeks a dynamic Catering Services Manager for its busy kitchen at Ysgol Penglais School. The role involves leading staff to provide healthy meals, maintain safety standards, and drive the culinary team's success. This position is perfect for someone eager to contribute to student success and enhance the school’s catering services.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Innovative leader with skills in effective staff management.
• Commitment to health outcomes and quality catering services.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a busy kitchen and prepare nutritious food for staff and students.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Foster positive relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Staff Management

Strategic Planning

Health and Safety Standards

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Catering Services Manager – Penglais Comprehensive School

Please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time equivalent and includes a market supplement payment of £5,500 per annum. This supplement has been agreed for the academic year 2025/26 and will be reviewed annually. If withdrawn, the salary will revert to Grade 8, currently £30,559 – £32,624 full-time equivalent.

As the position requires working 41 weeks per year, with a weekly schedule of 32.5 hours from 7.30am to 2.30pm, the actual gross salary is £29,877.58 (£24,377.58 + £5,500 market premium).

The salary is subject to a pending pay award, and final amounts will be adjusted accordingly.

We seek to appoint an innovative Catering Services Manager to lead a busy kitchen in preparing and providing healthy, nutritious, and appetizing food for staff and students while maintaining health and safety standards.

The right candidate will have the skills to lead staff effectively in a busy environment, ensuring the canteen is a productive and positive place to work. Key qualities include strategic planning, effective staff management, good relations with students, a commitment to positive health outcomes aligned with Welsh Government policies and the school’s curriculum, and enthusiasm for providing quality catering services. Excellent attendance and punctuality are essential.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to contribute to the aspirations and success of our students and support Ysgol Penglais School’s journey to excellence.

Ysgol Penglais School offers:

• a research-based environment with strong staff-student relationships
• a commitment to professional development for staff to excel as teachers and leaders
• access to the vibrant university town of Aberystwyth
• located on the scenic Ceredigion coast, an area of natural beauty

For further details, please contact Helena Clements (PA to the Headteacher) at 01970 624811 or [e-mail]

Ysgol Penglais School is an equal opportunities employer.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application deadline.

We are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check, and previous convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, with relevance to the role. We aim to create an inclusive, respectful work environment. For questions about this process, please contact us. Your privacy and dignity are paramount throughout recruitment.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Where you'll work

Aberystwyth, a lively university town and seaside resort, known for its promenade, pier, and as the setting of the TV drama Hinterland.
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