Catering Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade D SCP 7 £16,207 - SCP 10 £17,000 (Actual salary/Part time/TTO)

Hours Per Week: 25 hours

Base Location: Broadbent Fold Primary School

Assessment Date: 9th December 2026

The Governors at our school are looking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated Catering Manager to work in our school.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Proven experience and skills in mass catering provision
• A passion for food and customer service
• The skills to plan and produce termly menus taking into account, legislative requirements and the needs of the children and staff at school.
• The ability to produce meals within a set budget
• Excellent people skills and a large dose of tact and diplomacy
• The ability to work under pressure whilst retaining a sense of humour.
• An NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation & Cooking or equivalent
• A food Hygiene Certificate

We can offer:

• An innovative and forward thinking school
• Additional training with our catering support provider
• A warm, welcoming and nurturing culture
• Enthusiasric, confident and caring children

We welcome any applicants who would like to look round the school by appointment only.

Please note the post is subject to enhanced checks and clearance from the DBS service and references.

How to Apply

Please download the application form and return by email or by post to:

Mrs V Arrowsmith, Broadbent Fold Primary School and Nursery, Tennyson Avenue, Dukinfield, SK16 5DP. Email: [email removed]