Primary Catering Manager

Wickersley Partnership Trust; Rawmarsh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wickersley Partnership Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Primary Catering Manager to lead our school kitchen team. You will take responsibility for the preparation and service of nutritious, high-quality meals that meet our cookbook standards and support pupils’ learning.

This leadership role focuses on food quality, kitchen hygiene, safety, waste minimisation, and stock control, with no cash handling.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a school or catering setting.
• Ability to manage a kitchen team and ensure high standards.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the preparation and service of meals.
• Oversee kitchen hygiene and safety, and manage stock.
• Ensure meals meet cookbook standards and recipes.
• Minimise waste and maintain a professional image of the school.

Job description

Are you a talented chef with a passion for fueling young minds? We are looking for an organised and skilled Primary Catering Manager to lead our kitchen team, ensuring that every child receives a nutritious, delicious, and high-quality meal to power them through their school day.

About WPT

At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people's children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards., As the Primary Catering Manager, you will be the heart of the school kitchen. You will take full responsibility for the preparation and service of meals, ensuring they meet the Trust's high standards and are consistent with our cookbook and recipes. This is a leadership role where you will manage the kitchen team, oversee hygiene and safety, and control stock. Importantly, this role focuses purely on food and service quality-there is no requirement for cash handling or banking. You will ensure the kitchen runs smoothly, waste is minimised, and the team represents the professional image of the school at all times.