Kitchen Manager – Join Our Growing Trust Catering Team
Are you an experienced chef looking for a role that combines leadership, great food, and a better work-life balance?
We're seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead catering at St Bede Academy and support our wider Trust catering provision. You'll drive high-quality food services across our schools and nursery, lead catering teams, develop exciting menus, and ensure the highest standards of food safety and allergen management.
- School-hour working patterns
- No regular evening or weekend shifts
- School holidays offer valuable downtime
- Opportunity to shape catering across multiple sites
- Make a real difference to children's health and wellbeing
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience in high-volume catering and kitchen leadership
- Is passionate about providing excellent food for children and young people
- Has strong knowledge of food hygiene and allergen management
- Can inspire and support catering teams to deliver their best
- Enjoys working collaboratively across multiple sites
Actual Salary £29,456.44 to £30,937.92 (dependent on experience)
Contract: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks
We offer a fantastic, supportive place to work along with flexible working opportunities, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of employee wellbeing and support services.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
