Lead School Catering Manager — Healthy Meals & Team Leadership

Academics; Worksop; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education recruitment agency is seeking a School Catering Manager to oversee the kitchen operations of a vibrant school community in Worksop. This role involves preparing meals, supervising staff, and promoting healthy eating. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding pupil wellbeing. This position offers competitive pay between £13.68-£15.00 per hour, along with additional support from a dedicated consultant.

Benefits

Competitive pay (£13.68-£15.00 per hour)

Support from a dedicated local consultant

Access to exclusive long-term roles

Incentives such as £75 Love to Shop Vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a School Catering Manager or senior catering role.
• Strong organisational, supervisory and kitchen management skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to plan menus, manage dietary needs and maintain stock levels.
• Confidence in sourcing food in line with healthy-eating policies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Enhanced DBS (Academics can assist with this).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the school kitchen.
• Prepare and cook meals for students.
• Supervise kitchen staff and organize stock orders.
• Maintain hygiene standards and promote healthy eating.
• Manage catering for special events and liaise with teaching staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Supervisory skills

Kitchen management

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Menu planning

Dietary management

Confidence in healthy-eating policies

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

A local education recruitment agency is seeking a School Catering Manager to oversee the kitchen operations of a vibrant school community in Worksop. This role involves preparing meals, supervising staff, and promoting healthy eating. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding pupil wellbeing. This position offers competitive pay between £13.68-£15.00 per hour, along with additional support from a dedicated consultant.