School Catering Manager — Term-Time, 39 Weeks

Sodexo; Redditch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing app access

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Salary Finance benefits

Retirement plan

Death in Service benefit

Learning & development tools

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible and dynamic work environment

Full training and protective uniform

Job summary

Sodexo, at St Augustine's Catholic High School in Redditch, is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee all food and beverage operations and finances for the school's kitchen. Lead the team, ensure top-service standards, and maintain a hygienic, efficient operation with a focus on cost management.

The role emphasizes a positive leadership style, working pattern 7:30am–3pm, Monday to Friday, with term-time only (39 weeks) but paid over 52 weeks.

Qualifications

• Must have expertise on cooking on a large scale for 100–1300 students.
• Experience following recipes in a large kitchen.
• Previous staff supervision or line management experience.
• Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage replenishment of food and end-of-service dismantling.
• Mentor, train and inspire the kitchen team.
• Control labour, food and stock expenses.
• Manage and optimise all costs under your control.
• Ensure uniformity in food and service standards for staff, visitors and students.
• Develop and update school menus.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure standards are followed.

Skills

Large-scale cooking

Staff supervision

Kitchen leadership

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

1 year hands-on cooking/train in Food Hygiene

Job description

Sodexo, at St Augustine's Catholic High School in Redditch, is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee all food and beverage operations and finances for the school's kitchen. Lead the team, ensure top-service standards, and maintain a hygienic, efficient operation with a focus on cost management.

The role emphasizes a positive leadership style, working pattern 7:30am–3pm, Monday to Friday, with term-time only (39 weeks) but paid over 52 weeks.