Catering Manager Vacancy

Are you a passionate and talented Catering Manager looking for a role where your food will be at the heart of a warm, welcoming and exceptional school community?

At Saint Joseph’s, we pride ourselves on more than just our outstanding children, exceptional relationships and second-to-none school culture – we believe that great food fuels great learning. That’s why we’re searching for a Catering Manager who will bring creativity, efficiency and a love for delicious, nutritious meals to our school kitchen.

What Makes Saint Joseph’s Special?

• ·        Well-behaved, kind and respectful children who will appreciate your culinary talents every day.
• ·        A supportive, friendly and dedicated team who genuinely value the role of our catering staff.
• ·        A strong community feel where laughter, teamwork and a shared mission make every day rewarding.
• ·        A real opportunity to make a difference, ensuring our children receive meals that are not only healthy but also exciting, comforting and full of flavour.

The Role

As our Catering Manager, you will:

• ·        Plan and prepare tasty, nutritious and balanced meals that children look forward to.
• ·        Manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen with efficiency, organisation and care.
• ·        Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and safety.
• ·        Work within a friendly, vibrant school environment where your skills and creativity will be valued.
• ·        Be the driving force behind a school meal experience that is joyful, inviting and memorable.

Who We’re Looking For:

• ·        A passionate foodie with experience in catering or school meal provision.
• ·        A natural leader who can manage a small team with warmth and efficiency.
• ·        Someone with high standards and a flair for meal planning.
• ·        A team player who thrives in a positive, community-driven environment.

If you’re ready to take our school meals to the next level and become part of a school where you’ll be appreciated, supported, and inspired every day then we’d love to hear from you!

Salary Grade: Level C1 – Grade 4 – Points 12-17 – £27,711-£30,060 (FTE – Term Time +5 days)

Working Hours: 27.5 hrs per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date: 28 March 2025 at 12pm

Interview Date: Week beginning 31 March 2025

Start date: As soon as possible

To Apply:

Send your application to head@st-josephs.oldham.sch.uk – Applicants must apply using a support staff CES application form, which can be downloaded from our school website.  The job description and person specification can also be found on the school website.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed – come and see what makes Saint Joseph’s so special!

Click here for the CES application form.

Click here for the Job Description and Person Specification.

Click here for the Right to Work checks information

Safeguarding Statement:

Saint Joseph’s strongly upholds safeguarding. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and we operate a strict safeguarding policy, with procedures being rigorously and consistently applied.

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and we operate a strict safeguarding policy, with procedures being rigorously and consistently applied.  The post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate