School Catering Manager

Academics Ltd; Worksop; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a School Catering Manager in Worksop. This role requires overseeing the kitchen's daily operations, including meal preparation, staff supervision, and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates should have relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to pupil wellbeing. Competitive pay between £13.68-£15.00 per hour is offered, along with support from a dedicated consultant and access to long-term roles in local schools.

Benefits

Competitive pay £13.68-15.00 per hour

Support from a dedicated local consultant

Access to exclusive long-term roles

Incentives such as 75 Love to Shop Vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a School Catering Manager or senior catering role.
• Strong organisational, supervisory and kitchen management skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to plan menus and manage dietary needs.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organisational skills

Supervisory skills

Kitchen management

Literacy

Numeracy

Menu planning

Healthy eating sourcing

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

School Catering Manager - Worksop

Start Date: February 2026
Pay: £13.68-15.00 per hour (PAYE) / Temporary

Academics Education Agency is supporting a local school in Worksop to recruit an experienced School Catering Manager.

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 skills
• Ability 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)

Benefits

• 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.

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