Lead School Catering Manager | Healthy Menus & Team Leader

Academics Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated School Catering Manager to join a vibrant school in Worksop. The role involves overseeing the kitchen staff, preparing meals, managing stock, and ensuring high hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a catering management capacity and possess strong organisational skills. The position offers competitive pay and support from a dedicated consultant. If you're passionate about delivering quality catering services in an educational environment, apply today.

Benefits

Competitive pay of £13.68-£15.00 per hour

Support from a dedicated local consultant

Access to exclusive long-term roles in Worksop schools

Incentives such as 75 Love to Shop Vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a School Catering Manager or in a senior catering role.
• Strong organisational, supervisory, and kitchen management skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills; able to 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 (assistance available).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the school kitchen.
• Prepare and cook meals while supervising staff.
• Organise stock and food orders, maintaining hygiene standards.
• Promote healthy eating across the school.
• Manage catering for special events and liaise with teaching staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Supervisory skills

Kitchen management

Literacy and numeracy skills

Planning menus

Sourcing food for healthy-eating

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated School Catering Manager to join a vibrant school in Worksop. The role involves overseeing the kitchen staff, preparing meals, managing stock, and ensuring high hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a catering management capacity and possess strong organisational skills. The position offers competitive pay and support from a dedicated consultant. If you're passionate about delivering quality catering services in an educational environment, apply today.