School Catering Manager — Lead Kitchen & Meals Program

Education Authority; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Education Authority is recruiting a Catering Manager for St John The Baptist Primary School, Portadown, Armagh-Craigavon. 35 hours weekly, 5 days, part-time pattern in a school setting, with a focus on safe, nutritious meals and efficient kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include menu development, portion control, ordering, stock control, and staff supervision. You will ensure compliance with HACCP, allergen management, and safety standards while promoting the catering service to the

Qualifications

• Essential: supervision or management of a catering team.
• Essential: stock control, budget management & financial controls.
• Knowledge of HACCP and special diets; allergies and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen management and service delivery.
• Organise food service, deliveries, stock-taking and portion control.
• Ensure food safety, temperatures, allergen matrices and HACCP compliance.
• Promote catering service to parents, pupils and staff; handle complaints.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Planning

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2 in food prep

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

The Education Authority is recruiting a Catering Manager for St John The Baptist Primary School, Portadown, Armagh-Craigavon. 35 hours weekly, 5 days, part-time pattern in a school setting, with a focus on safe, nutritious meals and efficient kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include menu development, portion control, ordering, stock control, and staff supervision. You will ensure compliance with HACCP, allergen management, and safety standards while promoting the catering service to the