£27,441.53 - £28,770.15 per annum | Actual salary for term-time hours
Are you a culinary leader committed to delivering healthy, high-quality catering provision across a whole academy? Join us 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 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:
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
Working pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time plus 15 days (3 weeks).
Start date: As soon as possible.
For the full list of duties, please refer to the Job Description.
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.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role or arrange a visit, please contact Jane Goldthorpe, Business Manager, via email.
For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.
Closing date: Midday on 13 April 2026.
Interview date: 20 April 2026.
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.
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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