School Catering Lead — Nutritious Menus & HACCP Oversight

Orchard Manor School; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlements

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing tools

Training & development

Job summary

Orchard Manor School in Dawlish is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee day-to-day operation of the school's catering facilities, lead staff across two kitchens and maintain high standards.

You will plan menus, manage food orders and budgets, ensure food safety with HACCP, and support pupils with dietary needs while engaging families and driving continuous quality improvements.

The role offers a collaborative environment within a values-driven trust and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading catering operations in an educational setting.
• Ability to develop nutritionally balanced menus and respond to dietary needs (SEND).
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety compliance.
• Strong budgeting and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of school catering facilities across two kitchens.
• Manage catering staff, workloads and professional development.
• Plan menus, food orders, stock control and budgets.
• Develop varied menus and address pupils dietary requirements.

Skills

Catering management

Team leadership

Menu planning

Food safety HACCP

Budget management

Job description

Orchard Manor School in Dawlish is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee day-to-day operation of the school's catering facilities, lead staff across two kitchens and maintain high standards.

You will plan menus, manage food orders and budgets, ensure food safety with HACCP, and support pupils with dietary needs while engaging families and driving continuous quality improvements.

The role offers a collaborative environment within a values-driven trust and opportunities for professional development.