Overview
Catering Manager - Cross Lane Primary School is advertised by Cross Lane Primary School / Coach Falcon's Fit Bodies. This permanent part-time role is 30 hours per week (8:00am to 2:00pm), term time only plus 5 days. Salary is Pay Scale: 6, point 18-22 (£22,661 to £24,213). Location: Cross Lane Primary School, Cross Lane, Elland, HX5 0LP. Closing date: 24 September 2025; Interviews: 29 September 2025. This role supports School Leaders by managing, improving and developing the existing Catering Service to enhance school meals for pupils and staff.
Responsibilities
* Provide a high quality catering service that supports the wellbeing of pupils and staff and meets school catering and health and safety standards.
* Co-manage the development of the school’s Catering Services initiative, using experience and creativity to support this opportunity.
* Promote healthy, affordable and sustainable meal options throughout the school and wider community.
* Be an inspirational leader to the catering team, utilising resourcefulness and knowledge of catering environments to drive continual improvement of the catering offer.
* Work with ambitious school leaders to implement ongoing business development and improvement.
* Embrace new and exciting challenges and contribute to whole-school projects and future success of the school.
Qualifications / Experience
* Highly motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated Catering Manager with experience in catering management.
* Ability to support School Leaders and work as part of a team to improve the catering service.
* Commitment to delivering healthy, affordable and sustainable meal options.
* Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide an experienced catering team.
We Can Offer
* Amazing children, supportive families and a dedicated Governing Body.
* A passionate, positive and forward-thinking teaching and learning community where wellbeing, dedication and innovation are promoted.
* Excellent opportunities for professional development within the school and its external partnerships.
* A unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of the school and local community.
* The freedom to grow in a nurturing and enriching environment.
Application materials, including a Job Description and Person Specification, can be downloaded from the school website at www.crosslaneprimary.co.uk. If you need assistance with completing the application form, please request support. Applications should be returned to the School Business Manager, Mrs Fiona Hodgson.
Statement: The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS check before appointment. The school may check shortlisted candidates online activity prior to interview (Google, Facebook and/or LinkedIn).
Closing date
24 September 2025, 11:55 PM
Interviews: 29 September 2025
Location and related
Cross Lane Primary School is located in Elland, England. Observations of our Catering operations are welcome by appointment.
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