Deputy Catering Manager

Suffolk County Council; Colchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Royal Grammar School is seeking a Deputy Catering Manager to join their supportive catering team. This role involves assisting in preparing high-quality meals and managing the kitchen in the absence of the catering manager. The school values diversity and encourages applications from candidates who enrich this ethos.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment.
• Ability to lead and manage a kitchen team effectively.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Catering Manager in menu planning and food preparation.
• Cover managerial tasks during peak times.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and allergen procedures.

Skills

Management

Food Safety

Organizational Skills

People Skills

Job description

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Job Description

• Colchester Royal Grammar School
• Address: Colchester, Essex CO3 3ND
• Salary: LG Scale 5, Point 9 - 12, £26,409 - £27,711 per annum (£15,297 actual)
• Hours: 25 hours per week, 7am - 3.30pm, 3 days per week, term time only
• Contract: Permanent, Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 7622

An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of the country's leading selective schools, (awarded The Sunday Times Parent Power East Anglia State Secondary School of the Decade), to work in our friendly and supportive catering team.

As Deputy Catering Manager, you will assist our Catering Manager in a busy kitchen environment, preparing high quality, nutritious food from scratch to an excellent standard.

You will be confident covering managerial tasks at times of peak demand or when the Catering Manager is absent, including leading the team. You will need to be able to work towards a kitchen business plan, support with menu planning and ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures. You will also possess outstanding people skills and be well organised.

The working hours will be within the hours of 7am - 3.30pm three days a week, days and exact timings to be agreed with the successful candidate. Term time only, including inset days, plus additional hours for ad hoc events.

For more information

To find out more about us, please visit our website.

How to apply

Please download an application form by visiting our vacancies page and return by email to [e-mail].

Closing date: 9am, 7 July 2025.

We reserve the right to interview before this date therefore we urge potential applicants to apply as soon as possible.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Our School is enriched by a strongly multicultural and diverse student body. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, and would welcome applications from people who support and enhance this ethos. All candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be screened online. We have a Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement Policies, TSAT Trust.

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