School Catering Manager - Lead Kitchen and Dining Team

Hillcrest Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Academy is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the in-house catering service and deliver nutritious, welcoming meals for students, staff and visitors. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, manage the catering team, and ensure high standards of hygiene and service in a school setting.

The role requires experience in busy catering, strong leadership, and a commitment to food safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy catering or kitchen environment.
• Experience managing food preparation and service.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, hygienestandards and HACCP principles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a small team.
• Experience with stock control, ordering and budget monitoring.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Commitment to high standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness.
• Positive, reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Desirable experience in a school or education setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the academy kitchen and dining facilities.
• Lead and support the catering team.
• Manage food production and service, budgets and stock.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and trust policies.
• Promote healthy eating and provide a welcoming dining experience.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team leadership

Food safety & HACCP

Organisational & time management

Budget monitoring

Communication & customer service

Flexibility & reliability

Stock control

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

Hillcrest Academy is seeking a Catering Manager to lead the in-house catering service and deliver nutritious, welcoming meals for students, staff and visitors. You will oversee daily kitchen operations, manage the catering team, and ensure high standards of hygiene and service in a school setting.

The role requires experience in busy catering, strong leadership, and a commitment to food safety and customer service.