At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a fun kitchen team, creating delicious meals for our amazing kids.
- Company: Join Aqueduct Primary Academy, part of the UK's largest primary academy trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, professional development, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through healthy, tasty meals.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering and a passion for cooking nutritious food.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Aqueduct Primary Academy are looking for a Catering Manager who can whip up a mean mac & cheese, serve up smiles and maybe even master the art of the perfect consistency for custard. Experience in a similar role is a must. Bring your sense of humour, a love for children, and the ability to navigate a lunch rush like a pro. If you can handle the heat of the kitchen (and a few picky eaters), we want you on our team!
About the Role
- Responsible for the operational efficiency of the catering service.
- Planning, preparation, and presentation of food to the required standard within the budget limitations as agreed with the school management.
- Maintenance of the highest standards of personnel management, hygiene and health and safety.
Are you?
- Hard‑working, honest, dependable, and self‑motivated?
- Capable of establishing good working relationships with staff, pupils, and parents?
- An exceptional cook, passionate about healthy, high‑quality nutrition, with experience in a similar role?
- Committed to teamwork?
- Child‑centered and solution focused?
As a Catering Manager at Aqueduct Primary Academy, you will be part of our innovative approach to school catering - REAch2EAT. You will have a passion for cooking and providing high quality meals using fresh, local produce as well as delivering exceptional service to our children. Food served in school forms a part of our healthy school’s ethos, and exceptional nutrition supports our drive for exceptional opportunities for learning.
The successful applicant can expect to work as part of a committed school team as well as a wider support network of our REAch2EAT Catering Team.
We can offer you:
- A firm commitment to you and your professional development.
- Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic, and hardworking colleagues, staff and governors.
- An inspiring learning community.
- Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference.
- Opportunities to further develop your career within our Multi Academy Trust, REAch2, the largest primary-only academy trust in the country.
- A support network within REAch2EAT including our Catering Lead.
- AMAZING children just waiting to meet you.
For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.
Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust?
- Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background.
- Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared.
- Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff.
- Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
- Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives.
- Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself.
Benefits
- Generous Annual Leave: healthy work-life balance.
- Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
- Flexible & Family-Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis.
- Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
- Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family.
At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances.
Catering Manager employer: Aqueduct Primary Academy
At Aqueduct Primary Academy, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the well-being and professional growth of our staff. As a Catering Manager, you will join a supportive and collaborative community dedicated to providing high-quality nutrition for our amazing children, while enjoying generous annual leave, flexible working options, and extensive professional development opportunities. With a focus on innovation and making a meaningful impact, you'll be part of a mission-driven team that truly makes a difference in the lives of young learners.
