Deputy Catering Manager

Ark St Alban'S Academy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Deputy Catering Manager. This role involves transforming the catering provision to ensure a high-quality meal service for students. If you have a love for cooking and a commitment to food hygiene, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young people. Join a dedicated team focused on providing nutritious meals in a supportive environment, where your culinary skills will be valued and appreciated. This is not just a job; it’s a chance to inspire and nurture the next generation through healthy eating.

Benefits

Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale

Generous pension scheme

Access to Ark rewards

Interest-free loans up to £5,000

Gym discounts up to 40%

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cooking, ideally in a school or similar environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, service, and kitchen hygiene.
• Work as part of a team to deliver high-quality meals.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication skills

Job description

About The Role

Are you passionate about cooking and want to make a difference in the lives of young people? This is the role for you.

Ark St Alban’s Academy are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive, and experienced Deputy Catering Manager to work as part of a team reporting directly to the Catering Manager.

Ark St Alban’s Academy are on a journey to transform its catering provision and we are seeking a motivated and experienced candidate to be part of this process. We aim to deliver a consistent, high-quality meal service that meets the needs of the Academy.

All of our catering team assist with all aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen hygiene and other duties associated with the running of the kitchen and food service operations.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Experienced Cook: Proven experience in cooking, ideally in a school or similar environment.
2. Passionate Foodie: A love for preparing healthy and delicious meals.
3. Safety Conscious: Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
4. Organized & Efficient: Ability to multitask and work efficiently under pressure.
5. Team-Oriented: Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

For further information about the role or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Katie Roberts.

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

About Us

We are committed to addressing educational disadvantage. We consistently guide pupils to GCSE and A-Level outcomes which place our cohorts in the top 10% of schools nationally on many measures, including those for the progress of disadvantaged pupils. Our school serves pupils from central Birmingham. The percentage of our cohort eligible for the Pupil Premium is the eighth highest in the country.

There are very few communities in the UK who need great teachers more than ours. Teachers and leaders at Ark St Alban’s Academy are determined to prove that the background of a young person can be no impediment to their success. Our school prepares pupils to succeed at elite universities, with our alumni proudly representing our community at prestigious destinations including Cambridge University, Durham University and the London School of Economics.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.