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The role
SOMERVILLIE PRIMARY SCHOOL CATERING MANAGER VACANCY Current hours: 18 hours per week, FTE 30 hours (We are flexible and open to increasing these hours for the right person) Band E 39 weeks per year 8am-2pm Closing date: Wednesday 8th July 2026 Start date: 1st September 2026 The Governors of Somerville Federation would like to appoint a Catering Manager from 1st September 2026 or as soon as possible after this date. This is a permanent role following a successful probationary period. We are looking for a highly motivated person with strong organisational and people skills to manage a busy school catering facility. Somerville Primary has invested heavily in a good facility to produce and serve fresh, wholesome, and exciting food for our pupils. As a team leader with motivational flair, you will be a 'Hands On' leader and have very good organisational skills to enable you and your team to provide a fresh, child friendly lunch service. You will complete the daily production requirements and lead the team in assisting with preparation and service of the lunch. A commitment to maintaining high standards of service, food quality and hygiene is essential. Ideally you should have 3 years' supervisory experience within a catering environment and hold City & Guilds, HND, NEBSS or similar qualification in catering. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered together with the opportunity to work in our welcoming and happy school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check. All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability. Application forms and further information, including the job description and person specification for the above post, are available online at www.wirral.gov.uk or on the school website. Completed forms along with a letter of application and the names and addresses of two referees should be submitted to Mrs Marianna Zazzi, at the school address or emailed to recruitment@somerville.wirral.sch.uk. All emailed application forms MUST be followed up with a signed paper copy. Closing Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026 Interviews will be held on Tuesday 14th July 2026
