Catering Manager – Stirring Up Success at Idsall School
Location: Idsall School, Shifnal, TF11 8PD
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per year, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (40 hours/week, with a 30-minute unpaid break)
Contract: Term-time only (40 working weeks + 4.809 weeks holiday pay)
Your Aramark Adventure Starts Here...
Are you a culinary captain with a knack for leading teams and crafting crave-worthy menus? Do you thrive on organisation, flavour, and the occasional staffroom thank-you note? If you’ve got the skills to cook, coordinate, and keep things cool under pressure, then we want you as our new Catering Manager at Idsall School.
This isn’t just about school lunches – it’s about running a slick operation, inspiring a team, and delivering meals that hit the spot (without the evening or weekend shifts).
What’s on the Menu (aka What You Get):
* A tasty salary of £27,000–£30,000, depending on experience
* Sociable hours: Monday to Friday, no evenings or weekends
* 40 working weeks per year, with holiday pay on top
* A generous helping of perks via our Employee Benefits Platform:
* Online GP appointments
* Discounts on everything from groceries to holidays
* Life assurance & pension contributions
* Holiday buying scheme
* Real training, real career development – no dead ends here
* A company that actually promotes from within
The Daily Special (Your Responsibilities):
* Serve up hot and cold meals for breakfast and lunch
* Keep waste low, standards high, and your kitchen spotless
* Lead your team with confidence, humour, and the occasional spatula
* Stay on top of stock, orders, and safety compliance
* Handle customer feedback like a pro (and use it to make things better)
* Plan and manage hospitality events as needed
* Complete the essential admin (yes, even Catering Managers have paperwork)
* Coach your team to greatness, ensuring training and performance hit the mark
You’ll Need to Bring:
* Legal right to work in the UK and 5 years’ UK residency (for vetting)
* Ability to pass a full security check (DBS and beyond)
* Relevant culinary qualifications and/or hands-on kitchen experience – schools or similar settings are ideal
* Solid understanding of financial systems, stock management, and P&L
About Aramark:
We’re one of the UK’s top contract catering providers, serving up excellence across Defence, Education, Judicial, and more. We don’t just feed people – we build careers, teams, and communities.
If you’re ready to lead a kitchen that makes a difference (without missing dinner at home), apply now and join a team where flavour meets flexibility.
About Aramark
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk
Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.