Outwood Academy Shafton requires someone to be responsible for the whole academy catering provision, developing and progressing the catering provision to deliver healthy and high-quality meals that meet Nutritional Standards, to ensure the attractiveness of catering provision including food presentation and the eating environment.
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:
* 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
* Plan daily menus, making provision as appropriate for special dietary requirements, and order stocks accordingly
* Prepare, cook and oversee the cooking of a range of food items
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
For the full list of duties please refer to the .
The Department & Facilities:
The department comprises 1 assistant catering manager, 7 catering assistants and 3 midday supervisors as well as yourself as catering manager.
The kitchen is a busy environment which is fully functioning with lots of modern equipment.
From the Principal:
Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Shafton.
As Principal, I am thrilled to introduce our academy, a true place of belonging in Shafton, Barnsley. Kindness, compassion, high standards, and the highest quality teaching are our core business every single day.
Having worked in this school community for 26 years, I feel absolute pride seeing our students flourish. Every member of staff is deeply committed to providing the very best life chances for our students. Many colleagues have been part of our journey from the start, and we are unbelievably proud of the transformation we bring to our young people and the whole community.
As part of the Outwood Family, renowned for transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion and dedication.
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If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit, please contact Jane Goldthorpe, Business Manager j.goldthorpe@shafton.outwood.com
Working pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday; term time plus 3 weeks (41 weeks).
Start date: As soon as possible.
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Closing date: Midday on 7 January 2026.
Interview date: 12 January 2026.
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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.