School Catering Manager - Term-Time 32.5h/wk (7am-2:30pm)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Shire Services is seeking a Catering Manager for a busy primary school. You will oversee food preparation, stock management, and lead the kitchen team, ensuring compliance and allergen controls.

Working hours are 7:00am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only plus 3 cleaning days. The role is 32.5 hours per week across 44.98 weeks per year, with duties including service setup and food presentation.

Qualifications

• Experience managing school catering services is preferred.
• Knowledge of allergens and food safety compliance.
• Ability to work within term-time schedule.
• Strong stock and budget control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and oversee food preparation.
• Manage stock, ordering, and portions.
• Ensure allergen controls and hygiene compliance.
• Serve meals and manage service setup for learners.

Skills

Food prep

Stock management

Team leadership

Food presentation

Allergen compliance

Job description

Shire Services is seeking a Catering Manager for a busy primary school. You will oversee food preparation, stock management, and lead the kitchen team, ensuring compliance and allergen controls.

Working hours are 7:00am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only plus 3 cleaning days. The role is 32.5 hours per week across 44.98 weeks per year, with duties including service setup and food presentation.