At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage daily kitchen operations and create nutritious menus for students.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Park House School, part of an expanding organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, Blue Light Card, free eye tests, and a cycle to work scheme.
- Other info: Opportunity for career progression in a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by delivering great food and fostering a positive work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering for large groups and strong management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 39152 - 39152 £ per year.
Location: 2300 - Park House School
Salary: NJC pay scale, points 24-28, £35,412 to £39,152 per annum (Actual salary £31,683 to £35,029 per annum pro rated)
Benefits:
- Professional development and career progression
- Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Opportunity:
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Manager to join our fantastic team at Park House School. You’ll oversee the day to day operations of the brand new kitchen facility, ensuring adherence to hygiene, safety, and food quality standards. As an experienced team manager, you’ll foster a positive and collaborative work environment. Collaboration with the Regional Catering Manager is key, to develop well balanced and nutritious menus that meet the dietary needs of our secondary school students. You will also assist with the monitoring of the budget for the kitchen, ensuring cost effective operations while maintaining high quality food standards. This is a hands on role and will require day to day cooking.
Qualifications:
- City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent
- Intermediate Food Hygiene & Safety or equivalent
- Demonstrable experience of catering for large numbers
- A real hands on foodie who has exceptional management, organisational and inter personal skills
- A passion for delivering great food and attention to detail ensuring that every dish leaves the diner satisfied
- Ability to pro actively evaluate, review, report and develop the food offer to ensure overall financial viability
- Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanour under pressure
- Experience of successfully managing the financial operation of a catering department
- Sound knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) & Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on Thursday 9th July 2026. Interviews will be held: Wednesday 15th July 2026. The successful applicant will take up the post on 1st September 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
