Package Job Title: School Catering Area Support Manager Location: North East; Darlington, Middlesborough & Sunderland area (travel across multiple sites required) Salary: £26,264.52 per annum Contract: Permanent, Term Time 4 Weeks Hours: 37.5 per week Start Date: ASAP Driving Licence & Vehicle Required (mileage paid at 45p per mile) Are you an experienced catering professional ready to lead, support, and make an impact across multiple school sites? Mellors Catering Services is looking for a School Catering Area Support Manager to provide operational cover, staff support, and service continuity across 20 school kitchens in the North East. Key Duties: Cover and manage kitchens during staff absence Lead teams and ensure service and safety standards Train and support catering staff and managers Handle audits, paperwork, and stock management Build positive client relationships Support occasional weekend events (B&I) What You'll Need: Strong catering and leadership background Ability to bake, cook, and lead hands-on Excellent organisational and people skills Flexibility to travel and adapt to different environments Full UK driving licence and vehicle Why Join Mellors: Term-time working for better work-life balance Full training and career development Join a supportive, award-winning, family-run company This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Apply now with your CV. Mellors and Adecco are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you need adjustments during the process, we're here to help. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you