Catering Manager
Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 3LE19 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday-Friday, 0930-1400
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,694
Actual salary
- £14,437.87
Pay scale
- Scale 5, SCP 10-13
What skills and experience we're looking for
ideally candidates should hold the Level 3 Food Safety Certificate, although training will be given. Applicants should have experience of working in a similar environment, and be capable of supervising and motivating staff. They should have a strong culinary background and be motivated by providing the best possible food and service to students, staff and visitors.
Duties include preparing an average of 90-100 meals per day, food ordering, monthly stock takes and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen.
What the school offers its staff
We are a thriving village school seeking to appoint an experienced Catering Manager who has a passion for cooking and providing high quality meals. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who enjoys using their own initiative, as well as working as part of a team.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
- School type
- Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 145 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01799 540302
Debden Primary Academy is a warm and welcoming school in which we are fortunate to educate kind, considerate and happy children. The school has enjoyed a period of swift and sustained development in recent years, and new teachers can expect to benefit from detailed curriculum plans, a strong collective teaching and learning ethos, and a comprehensive induction programme. Personal development is a strength of the academy, and as a church school, we maintain a strong focus on Christian values. Furthermore, we are part of the collaborative Great Oak Multi Academy Trust, meaning that there are excellent development opportunities for all of our staff.
Arranging a visit to Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sdyster@greatchesterford.essex.sch.uk.
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