School Catering Manager in Worksop)

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

Job summary

A local education recruitment agency is seeking a School Catering Manager to oversee the kitchen operations of a vibrant school community in Worksop. This role involves preparing meals, supervising staff, and promoting healthy eating. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to safeguarding pupil wellbeing. This position offers competitive pay between £13.68-£15.00 per hour, along with additional support from a dedicated consultant.

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, 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).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the school kitchen.
• Prepare and cook meals for students.
• Supervise kitchen staff and organize stock orders.
• Maintain hygiene standards and promote healthy eating.
• Manage catering for special events and liaise with teaching staff.

Skills

Organisational skills

Supervisory skills

Kitchen management

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Menu planning

Dietary management

Confidence in healthy-eating policies

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

School Catering Manager - Worksop

Start Date: February 2026 | £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 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 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)

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.