At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop catering services across multiple schools, ensuring quality and compliance.
- Company: Keystone Academy Trust, dedicated to transforming school food experiences.
- Benefits: Flexible work location, supportive colleagues, and a focus on work-life balance.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and comprehensive employee wellbeing support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's wellbeing and learning through great food.
- Qualifications: Strong experience in catering management and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Make a Real Difference Through School Food at Keystone Academy Trust.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Trust Catering Manager to lead and develop catering services across our multi‑academy trust. This is a rare opportunity to shape a joined‑up catering offer that puts quality, compliance, value for money and pupil experience at its heart.
Working across a family of primary schools, you will provide strategic leadership alongside practical, hands‑on support ensuring kitchens are well‑run, staff are supported, and meals are nutritious, appealing and financially sustainable.
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Has strong operational experience in catering management
- Enjoys leading and developing teams across multiple sites
- Is confident with food standards, health and safety, and compliance
- Wants the satisfaction of knowing their work directly supports children’s wellbeing and learning
You will play a key role in:
- Setting and maintaining high standards across all school kitchens and school meals providers
- Supporting and training catering staff
- Improving consistency, efficiency and value for money
- Working collaboratively with school leaders to enhance the lunchtime experience
- Exploring opportunities to expand catering services in our localities.
In return, we offer:
- A purposeful role with visible impact
- Supportive colleagues and clear senior leadership and trustee backing
- The opportunity to shape and improve services, not just maintain them
- Term‑time focus and a better work‑life balance than many commercial roles
- Comprehensive employee wellbeing support package
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Working location is flexible across our Trust of schools - travel required between schools on a regular basis.
If you are passionate about food, people and making a difference in education, we would love to hear from you.
Keystone Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates prior to appointment, including a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity. All pre‑employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Trust Catering Manager in Bourne employer: Keystone Academy Trust
At Keystone Academy Trust, we believe in the transformative power of great food to enhance the school experience. As a Trust Catering Manager, you will enjoy a supportive work culture with clear leadership backing, opportunities for professional growth, and a focus on work-life balance through term-time hours. Join us in making a meaningful impact on children's wellbeing while benefiting from comprehensive employee support and a flexible working environment across our family of schools.
