School Catering Manager

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced School Catering Manager for a full-time, temporary position in Worksop. You will oversee the kitchen's daily operations, manage staff, and ensure the provision of nutritious meals. Ideal candidates will have catering management experience, Food Hygiene Level 3, and excellent leadership skills. This role offers competitive pay and support from recruitment consultants.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Ongoing support from recruitment consultants

Flexibility in work environment

Temp to perm contracts

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering management, preferably in education.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Food Hygiene Level 3 certificate is essential.
• Knowledge of allergen management and dietary requirements.
• Excellent communication and teamworking ability.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.
• Willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the school kitchen.
• Lead and motivate a small team of kitchen staff.
• Plan and prepare healthy meals in line with dietary requirements.
• Oversee stock management and ordering supplies.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Catering management experience

Strong leadership

Food Hygiene Level 3

Knowledge of allergen management

Excellent communication skills

Job description

School Catering Manager – Worksop

Academics, acting as an agency, are looking to recruit an experienced and organised School Catering Manager for a full-time, temporary ongoing position within a welcoming school in Worksop.

Position

School Catering Manager

Location

Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Contract: Full-time, ongoing temporary role
Start Date: January or Easter 2026 (to be confirmed)
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent upon experience, training, and qualifications).

About the Role

As a School Catering Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the school’s kitchen and catering services, ensuring that healthy, balanced, and nutritious meals are prepared and served to pupils and staff. You’ll be responsible for managing catering staff, ordering stock, maintaining food hygiene standards, and ensuring the smooth operation of the catering provision.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with catering management experience — ideally within an education or similar setting — who is passionate about promoting healthy eating and providing high-quality meals to young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the school kitchen and catering service.
• Lead and motivate a small team of kitchen and catering staff.
• Plan and prepare healthy, nutritious, and balanced meals in line with school and dietary requirements.
• Oversee stock management, ordering supplies, and budget control.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.

Candidate Requirements

• ✔ Proven experience in catering management (school or similar environment preferred).
• ✔ Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• ✔ Food Hygiene Level 3 (essential).
• ✔ Knowledge of allergen management and dietary requirements.
• ✔ Excellent communication skills and teamworking ability.
• ✔ A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• ✔ Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).

What Academics Offer

• Full-time, temporary ongoing Catering Manager opportunities in Worksop.
• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Immediate or planned start (January or Easter 2026).
• Ongoing support from our dedicated education recruitment consultants.

We also offer:

• Flexibility – work in supportive school environments that value your expertise.
• ASAP start, or a start date that suits your circumstances.
• Additional support from our team throughout all placements.
• Temp to perm contracts if you’re seeking a permanent position.
• Refer a friend scheme that allows you to earn up to £125 of Love2Shop vouchers for every education professional you refer to us.

If you are an experienced School Catering Manager looking for your next challenge in Worksop, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with Academics to take the next step in your career.

Apply now to join Academics as a School Catering Manager in Worksop.