School Kitchen & Catering Manager - Term-Time, Part-Time

Shorefields; Harlow; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

13 days holidays

IT equipment

Pension scheme (LGPS or TPS)

Growth and development opportunities

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Abbotsweld Primary Academy is seeking a part-time Catering Manager to lead our kitchen and meal service. The role involves planning menus, managing a budget, and promoting school meals to pupils and parents.

You will prepare and serve meals for 150+ pupils with a target to reach 200+, while upholding high hygiene and safety standards. The successful candidate will have kitchen management experience, a strong compliance mindset, and a collaborative approach within the trust.

Qualifications

• Budget management experience
• Ability to develop menus meeting required standards
• Promote school meals to parents/pupils
• Cook high-quality, home-cooked meals
• Proven hygiene and food prep standards
• Able to follow hygiene practices consistently
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Follow menus/recipes accurately
• Show patience and enthusiasm with children
• Team player with a can-do attitude
• Maintain high personal and kitchen cleanliness

Responsibilities

• Manage a budget for the catering operation.
• Plan and develop menus that meet standards.
• Promote school meals to pupils and parents.
• Cook high-quality, home-cooked meals for pupils.
• Maintain high hygiene and food preparation standards.
• Follow sound hygiene practices at all times.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are observed.
• Follow the menu and recipes as agreed.
• Demonstrate patience and enthusiasm with children.
• Be a team player in a school environment.
• Keep a high standard of cleanliness to comply with regulations.

Skills

Budget management

Menu planning

Promoting school meals

Food preparation

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Abbotsweld Primary Academy is seeking a part-time Catering Manager to lead our kitchen and meal service. The role involves planning menus, managing a budget, and promoting school meals to pupils and parents.

You will prepare and serve meals for 150+ pupils with a target to reach 200+, while upholding high hygiene and safety standards. The successful candidate will have kitchen management experience, a strong compliance mindset, and a collaborative approach within the trust.