At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a large-scale primary school catering service across 32 kitchen sites.
- Company: Join a supportive team dedicated to providing quality meals for students.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexi-time, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy access to gym discounts, wellness support, and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on children's dining experiences while shaping a vital service.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering operations, compliance, and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the role
Are you ready to run a large scale primary school catering service and take ownership of how meals are delivered across thirty two kitchen sites? As Primary School Catering Manager, you will lead the full operation, from menu planning and ordering through to food quality, safety and service delivery. You will manage cooks and catering operatives, ensure meals meet nutritional guidance and cater for allergies and medical needs, and keep kitchens compliant, efficient and within budget while maintaining a high quality dining experience. This role gives you real oversight and influence across a wide service, where your experience in catering operations, compliance and leadership is used every day. You will shape how the service runs, support and guide your team, and see the direct impact of your decisions in the quality, consistency and experience delivered to pupils, schools and families.
Benefits
- A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
- A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after the third year.
- A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.
- Occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.
- Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
- Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
- Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
- Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
- Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.
- Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
- Access to the Noble’s Hospital staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.
- Free car parking.
Things to note
- An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.
- Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
- We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Primary School Catering Manager employer: Isle of Man Government
The Isle of Man Public Service is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where volunteers can thrive. By joining our compassionate team, you will not only gain valuable skills and experiences but also play a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing of our community. With a strong commitment to sustainability and diversity, your contributions will help shape a brighter future for the Isle of Man.
