School Catering Manager - Lead Kid-Friendly Meals

Churchtown Primary School; Sefton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Churchtown Primary School is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring meals are prepared to a high standard and the kitchen runs safely and within budget.

You will oversee ordering, stock control and menu planning, manage dietary requirements and nutrition standards, and work with school leaders to meet pupils' needs. Part-time, term-time plus one week, 35 hours weekly, with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in school/nursery catering
• Strong leadership and team management
• Menu planning and budgeting
• Food safety and compliance
• Customer service orientation

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the catering team to ensure meals are prepared to a high standard
• Oversee ordering, stock control and menu planning within budget
• Ensure dietary requirements and nutritional standards are managed
• Collaborate with school leaders to reflect pupils' needs and community expectations

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Stock management

Budgeting

Customer service

Education

Food safety qualifications

Job description

Churchtown Primary School is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring meals are prepared to a high standard and the kitchen runs safely and within budget.

You will oversee ordering, stock control and menu planning, manage dietary requirements and nutrition standards, and work with school leaders to meet pupils' needs. Part-time, term-time plus one week, 35 hours weekly, with a supportive team.