Senior School Catering Manager — Term-Time, 30h/Week

Shropshire Council; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Shire Services is seeking a proactive Senior Catering Manager to oversee a cluster of seven schools in the Birmingham area. You will lead kitchen teams, plan menus, manage stock, and ensure safe food handling and allergen compliance.

This role runs Monday to Friday, 8am–2pm, term-time only plus three cleaning days, totaling 30 hours per week and 44.98 weeks per year. You will be responsible for service setup, food presentation, and maintaining standards across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience managing catering services in educational settings.
• Knowledge of food safety and allergen regulations.
• Ability to plan menus within budget.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and presentation for school meals.
• Stock management and inventory control.
• Lead and develop kitchen staff to deliver meals.
• Ensure service setup and smooth operation during service.
• Maintain compliance and allergen management.

Skills

Team management

Allergen management

Stock management

Food presentation

Service setup

Job description

Shire Services is seeking a proactive Senior Catering Manager to oversee a cluster of seven schools in the Birmingham area. You will lead kitchen teams, plan menus, manage stock, and ensure safe food handling and allergen compliance.

This role runs Monday to Friday, 8am–2pm, term-time only plus three cleaning days, totaling 30 hours per week and 44.98 weeks per year. You will be responsible for service setup, food presentation, and maintaining standards across sites.