Catering Manager

Epping St Johns Church of England School, Epping, Essex, CM16 5JB

15 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  3 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,652.28 - £36,003.44 Annually (Actual)

Catering Manager job summary

We are seeking a dynamic, adaptable, and confident leader to oversee and develop the catering service at Epping St John Academy based in Epping, Essex. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, nutritious, and modern food offerings to our school community. You will be responsible for the overall management of school catering operations, including the preparation and presentation of food in line with statutory regulations, Trust standards, and food safety legislation. Oversees menu planning, stock control, ordering, and budget management, ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with cost controls. Leads catering staff to deliver high-quality, portion-controlled meals following standardised recipes, while ensuring timely service for meals, breaks, and events. Implements healthy, balanced menus, adapts offerings based on feedback and cost, and organises themed or special catering functions as required. Maintains strong supplier relationships and ensures all catering activity meets academy and Trust requirements.
About the school

At Epping St John Academy, we are proud to be among the first schools in the country to implement an innovative self-service till system, alongside a pre-ordering platform for our sixth form students and staff. We are looking for someone who can build on this forward-thinking approach and continue to enhance the overall dining experience.

The school is conveniently located near a Central Line train station, with excellent local bus links and on-site parking available.

About the Trust

BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.

The Trust’s vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals.

What can BMAT offer you?
BMAT provides a range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being:

• Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
• Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work
• Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

BMAT Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Epping St Johns Church of England School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1031 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Epping St Johns Church of England School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/epping-st-johns-church-of-england-school

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