Trust Assistant Catering Manager

inploi; Bury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in Bury is seeking a Trust Assistant Catering Manager to manage multi-site catering services and ensure high food safety standards. The role involves working closely with the Trust Catering Manager to develop an in-house catering service, support on-site teams, and contribute to themed events. Candidates should have relevant supervisory experience and a passion for food service. Offers a supportive work environment and generous benefits.

Benefits

Generous Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution

Free onsite parking

Free onsite gym

Generous annual leave allowance

Supportive colleagues and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a multi-site catering provision.
• Good knowledge of HACCP’s and COSHH.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Ability to implement food safety to a high standard.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A full driving license and willingness to work at different sites.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the delivery of quality food across all trust schools.
• Managing and administrating catering service operations within the Trust.
• Leading and supporting catering teams to develop their services.

Skills

Experience managing multi-site catering provision

Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH

Supervisory and team leadership experience

Ability to implement food safety standards

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Full driving license

Job description

Overview

Post Title: Trust Assistant Catering Manager

Responsible to: Trust Catering Manager

Location: STOCCAT Central Office

Salary: Grade 6 scp 19-24 £32,061 - £35,412

Term of Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full year (52.143 weeks per year)

Hours per week: Full time (37 hours per week)

Start date: November 2025

Closing date: 19th October 2025

St Teresa of Calcutta Academy Trust Central Team are currently seeking an Assistant Catering Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust.

We are seeking a real foodie who will thrive working alongside the Trust Catering Manager to develop an outstanding in-house catering service. Assisting in the delivery of quality food across all trust schools by providing on site craft support, training and development to the on-site catering teams.

You will be a natural with menu development and comfortable in supporting the schools with themed events, parents evenings and open days. As part of the role, you will be expected to manage and administrate the catering service operations within the Trust across multiple sites. Implementing procedures and continuous improvement will be key to our success and you must be comfortable leading and supporting catering teams to develop their catering service.

Our Mission

Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.

Our Values

One of Hope: Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.

One of Courage: As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.

One of Innovation: St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.

We are seeking an individual who has

• Has experience of managing a multi-site catering provision
• A good knowledge of HACCP’s and COSHH
• Supervisory or team leadership experience
• The ability to implement food safety to a high standard
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A full driving license and the willingness to work at different sites

We can offer

• A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
• Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
• Supportive colleagues with a clear vision and high aspirations for the trust.
• A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
• A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
• A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
• Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution.
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
• Free onsite parking.
• Free onsite gym.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Convenient location in Bury town centre.
• A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop-up shops.

Commitment to Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.

Shortlisting date: Week commencing Monday 20th October 2025

Interview date: TBC

Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website

Apply here: https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=790389163S

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