School Catering Manager

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

School Catering Manager - Worksop

Start Date: February .68- 15.00 per hour (PAYE) / Temporary

Academics Education Agency is supporting a local school in Worksop to recruit an experienced School Catering Manager from February 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated School Catering Manager looking to lead a busy kitchen team and deliver a high‑quality catering service within a vibrant Worksop school community.

As the School Catering Manager, you will oversee the day‑to‑day running of the school kitchen in Worksop, including preparing and cooking meals, supervising staff, organising stock and food orders, maintaining hygiene standards, and promoting healthy eating across the school. You will also manage catering for special events, liaise with teaching staff on food‑related activities, and ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience as a School Catering Manager or senior catering role
• Strong organisational, supervisory and kitchen management skills
• Good literacy and numeracy skillsAbility 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

Why work through Academics?

• Competitive pay 13.68- 15.00 per hour, paid via PAYE
• Support from a dedicated local consultant
• Access to exclusive long‑term roles in Worksop schools
• A trusted national agency, rapidly becoming the UK's number one education recruitment provider
• Incentives such as 75 Love to Shop Vouchers

If you are an enthusiastic School Catering Manager ready for your next opportunity in Worksop, apply today and join Academics Education Agency.