School Catering Manager: Lead Nutritious Kitchen Team

Service Care; Eccles; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Allowance

Dedicated consultant

Daily payroll runs

Free candidate registration

Referral bonuses

Sign-up bonus

Free compliance checks

Job summary

Service Care is seeking an experienced Catering Manager for a school in Sunderland on an initial 2-week temporary contract, with a 36-hour workweek. The role offers competitive hourly rates (£18.00 PAYE or £22.57 Umbrella, including holiday pay).

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, lead a catering team, manage stock and budgeting, ensure high hygiene and nutrition standards, and coordinate with staff to meet pupils’ needs. This is a Monday-to-Friday role in a busy educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a school kitchen or catering service.
• Ability to lead and motivate a catering team.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and nutrition requirements.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the school kitchen and catering service.
• Leading, supporting, and motivating the catering team to deliver excellent service.
• Organising food preparation and ensuring meals meet high standards of quality and nutrition.
• Supporting menu planning to meet dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Managing stock levels, food orders, and minimising wastage.
• Monitoring catering expenditure within allocated budgets.
• Upholding food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen regulations.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation related to catering services.
• Liaising with school staff and management to ensure catering services meet pupils’ and staff’s needs.
• Identifying opportunities for service improvements and development.
• Ensuring the cleanliness and standard of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Resolving daily operational issues efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Experience in catering management

Team leadership

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Relevant catering qualification (optional)

Tools

Kitchen operations software

Job description

Service Care is seeking an experienced Catering Manager for a school in Sunderland on an initial 2-week temporary contract, with a 36-hour workweek. The role offers competitive hourly rates (£18.00 PAYE or £22.57 Umbrella, including holiday pay).

You will oversee daily kitchen operations, lead a catering team, manage stock and budgeting, ensure high hygiene and nutrition standards, and coordinate with staff to meet pupils’ needs. This is a Monday-to-Friday role in a busy educational setting.