At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a school kitchen, preparing nutritious meals and supervising staff.
- Company: Chigwell Primary Academy, committed to providing exceptional food for students.
- Benefits: Term-time only work, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with flexible working options and well-being support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives through healthy, delicious meals.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering and a Food Hygiene qualification required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Catering Manager at Chigwell Primary Academy.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Catering Manager to lead the day‑to‑day running of our busy school kitchen. You will be responsible for preparing tasty, nutritious meals for our students and staff, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety at all times. This is a hands‑on role that involves cooking, serving, supervising kitchen staff, ordering supplies, and keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with food safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with school menus and nutritional standards.
- Supervise and support kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth meal service.
- Order and manage food supplies and stock levels within budget.
- Maintain excellent hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards.
- Keep accurate records for compliance and inspections.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in catering or food preparation (school or similar setting preferred).
- Qualified in Food Hygiene (Level 2 or 3 certificate required).
- Organised, reliable, and able to lead a small team.
- Passionate about providing healthy, appealing food for students.
Our children deserve the best and as a Catering Manager 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.
Benefits
- A friendly supportive school environment; Term‑time only working (school holidays off).
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- A role that makes a real difference every day!
- A firm commitment to your professional development.
- Generous annual leave – healthy work‑life balance.
- Professional development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities.
- Flexible & family‑friendly: Support for flexible working, including part‑time, term‑time, home working, etc.
- Exclusive discounts: Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
- Well‑being support: Comprehensive well‑being and employee assistance for you and your family.
Catering Manager in Chigwell employer: Chigwell Primary Academy
At Chigwell Primary Academy, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and friendly school environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of our students. As a Catering Manager, you'll enjoy term-time only working, generous annual leave, and access to professional development opportunities, all while being part of a dedicated team committed to providing nutritious meals that support our healthy school ethos. With flexible working options and comprehensive well-being support, we ensure a healthy work-life balance for all our staff.
