School Catering Manager: Lead Kitchen, Food & Team (Term-Time)

Shropshire Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Shire Services seeks a Catering Manager for a busy primary school. You will oversee food preparation, stock control, and lead the kitchen team to deliver daily service with high presentation standards.

Allergen compliance and food safety are essential. The role runs Monday to Friday 7am–2:30pm, term time only plus 3 cleaning days, totaling 32.5 hours per week across about 45 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Food preparation experience.
• Knowledge of food safety and allergen handling.
• Ability to lead and supervise a kitchen team.
• Familiarity with stock control and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and service setup.
• Stock management and kitchen inventory control.
• Lead and supervise the kitchen team.
• Ensure food presentation standards.
• Maintain allergen compliance and related documentation.

Skills

Food preparation

Stock management

Team leadership

Allergen management

Compliance

Job description

Shire Services seeks a Catering Manager for a busy primary school. You will oversee food preparation, stock control, and lead the kitchen team to deliver daily service with high presentation standards.

Allergen compliance and food safety are essential. The role runs Monday to Friday 7am–2:30pm, term time only plus 3 cleaning days, totaling 32.5 hours per week across about 45 weeks per year.