SS26/045 Catering Manager

Shropshire Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shire Services in a busy primary school is seeking a Catering Manager to lead day-to-day catering operations. The role covers food preparation, stock management, supervising the kitchen team, presenting meals, and setting up service.

You will ensure compliance with food safety standards and allergen management, with a Monday–Friday schedule and term-time plus cleaning days. Hours are 35 per week, typically 6:30am–3:00pm, across 44.98 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Duties include food preparation, stock management, kitchen team supervision, food presentation and service setup.
• Compliance and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily catering operations in a busy primary school.
• Oversee food preparation and portioning to standard recipes.
• Manage stock levels, ordering, and kitchen budgeting.
• Direct and develop the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen controls and hygiene standards.

Job description

Shire Services are looking for an enthusiastic and forward thinking Catering Manager in a busy primary school. Duties include: Food preparation, stock management, management of kitchen team, food presentation and service set up. compliance and allergen management. Monday - Friday between 6.30am - 3pm. Term time only plus 3 additional cleaning days.

35 Hours and 44.98 Weeks Per Year.

Please see attached documents for further information.

Attached documents
Job Description - Catering Manager.pdf
Person Specification - Catering Manager.pdf