Deputy Catering Manager

Shorefields; Basildon; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Impact on students' lives

Professional development day

Job summary

Greensted in Basildon is seeking a Deputy Catering Manager to join our school catering team. This part-time, permanent role is term-time only, 25 hours per week, with 43.5 weeks paid per year.

You will assist with food preparation, help run the kitchen in the Catering Manager's absence, and ensure meals meet standards. We value a friendly, collaborative team and offer professional development opportunities, a supportive environment, and the chance to make a positive impact on students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing and cooking simple food and beverages.
• Experience serving customers at the counter/hatch or from a trolley or kiosk.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of preparation of food and beverages to required standards.
• Work with Catering Manager to ensure kitchen runs smoothly and meals meet standards.
• Manage catering service in the Catering Manager's absence.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Reading & writing

Numeracy

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety

Job description

Position Start Date: 07/12/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 25/11/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: Week commencing 30th November 2026 Shortlisting Starts: 26/11/2026

Hours of work: 8:45-1:45,Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week, term-time only, 43.5wks paid per year

Greensted is a vibrant and inclusive educational environment dedicated to fostering the potential of all our students. We are currently seeking a Deputy Catering Manager to join our catering team.

Purpose of Job

• To assist as directed, with all aspects of the preparation of food and beverages to the standards required by the school and statutory regulations.
• To work with the Catering Manager to ensure the school kitchen runs smoothly, providing healthy and tasty meals for both pupils, staff and visitors as necessary.
• To manage the catering service in the absence of the Catering Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience of the preparation and cooking of simple food and beverages.
• Experience of serving customers at the counter/hatch or from a trolley or kiosk.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety qualification.
• Reading and writing skills.
• Basic numeracy skills.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students.
• A paid Professional Development Day to take during term time

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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Shiv Chetty
Kirby Road, Basildon
Essex, SS14 1RX Telephone: [phone]
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