Catering Manager

Croft Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8JE

2 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 April 2025

• Closing date

  24 February 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  6 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 27.5 hours, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £16,412 - £18,681

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a competent and efficient Catering Manager to join our School kitchen team. You will have the responsibility for the running and management of the school’s Kitchen including the preparation, cooking and service of food ensuring that efficient and economic use is made of all resources and the highest standards of hygiene and food safety are maintained.stocktaking, stock ordering, to plan, operate and control the production and service of food related duties. To devise set programmes of work for catering staff and to supervise the work of catering staff on a daily basis.,

There are two members of the Kitchen Team, you will be expected to work 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, during school term time only. The hours will be covering the School kitchen 08.30 - 14.00. Training is provided.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised individual wishing to join an effective and supportive team, in a role where no two days are the same.

You must hold at least 2 years experience working and cooking in a kitchen and you must hold at least a level 2 food safety certificate, ideally we are looking for someone who holds a Level 3 in food safety. Although the school will invest in the relevant training to achieve a level 3 certification.

What the school offers its staff

We are proud to be a GOOD school, making substantial improvements in all areas, and we are investing heavily in our staffing structure to continue this momentum. We are a supportive team, committed to ensuring that our learners fulfil their potential, despite any barriers they may face, and we are looking for equally passionate practitioners to join us.

Led by our Principal, Samantha Crisp, we are a very vibrant, supportive and hardworking team, committed to promoting high achievement in education whilst ensuring that standards of behaviour and uniform are impeccable. Pupils are supported not only to achieve highly but also to ensure they are prepared for their future through a variety of enrichment opportunities.

In return

Being part of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust (TEFAT), you can be assured that you will be joining a successful, large Multi-Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed, no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce, whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7

• Cycle sacrifice scheme

• A tech salary sacrifice scheme

• Private healthcare at a discounted rate

• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round

• Saving money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays

• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Life & Progress

• Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

We have a flexible working policy, which is available to view from our website, www.croftacademy.org

Further details about the role

We employ a catering consultaant Company called CMC, who assist with training, auditing, menu's and general advice about the most effiecient and effective way to run a food service in education.

The school caters for approximately 160 pupils 190 days of the year.

Commitment to safeguarding

Croft Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all employees to share this commitment. All applications should read the child protection policy, which is available on our website, and are required to declare any information as requested on the application form. Enhanced disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in the UK and a local police certificate will be requested for the successful candidates.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to gavincook@elliotfoundation.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

CA Catering Supervisor JD.pdf - 264 KB (opens in new tab)

About Croft Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 244 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Croft Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: gavincook@elliotfoundation.co.uk
• Phone number: 01922 720689
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/croft-academy (opens in new tab)

Croft is a one form entry school situated in Croft Street, Walsall. We are on an exciting journey to good and are working hard to ensure that our children receive the best education possible because that is what they deserve. If you are interested in applying for a role and/or want to learn more about Croft Academy and the vacancies, we encourage and welcome requests to visit, walk around, find out more about us, take the opportunity to meet, chat to staff and pupils.

Arranging a visit to Croft Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gavincook@elliotfoundation.co.uk.

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