Role: Catering Manager
Academy: Outwood Academy Shafton
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary (Actual Salary): £27, £28,770.15
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 37 hours Per Week, Term Time plus 3 weeks (41 weeks)
Are you a culinary leader committed to delivering healthy, high-quality catering provision across a whole academy? Join us as at Outwood Academy Shafton as a Catering Manager, taking full responsibility for menu development, financial control, and the effective deployment of catering staff. This management role requires exceptional operational knowledge and essential qualifications to ensure all meals meet nutritional standards and that the catering environment adheres strictly to hygiene and safety regulations.
The Candidate & The Role:
We are looking for a passionate leader for our kitchen who has real empathy with our students.
You will be expected to:
* To be responsible for oneself and working colleagues for a high standard of hygiene and safety under the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the policies of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust;
* To plan daily menus, making provision as appropriate for special dietary requirements, and order stocks accordingly;
* To prepare, cook and oversee the cooking of a range of food items;
* To supervise and deploy catering staff to ensure the efficient organisation of the catering service, and deal with any day to day staffing problems/issues that may arise;
In conjunction with the Finance Team, be responsible for the accurate cost control of catering revenue and expenditure and ensuring correct procedures are met;
Supporting Documents: Advert and Further Information
For the full list of duties please refer to the Job Description
For the full list of essential qualifications please refer to the Person Specification
To view the job description for this role, please clickhere
To view the personal specification for this role, please clickhere
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Jane Goldthorpe (Business Manager) at
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About Us
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:
* Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
* Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
* Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
* Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here
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Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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