Catering Manager

Marshfield Primary, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 9DS

26 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  26 January 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: £21,683.00 - £23,479.00 Annually (Actual) Band 6, SCP 6 to 11, 35hrs TTO plus 10 days,

Catering Manager job summary

‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, we therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.

Who We Are

Carlton Academy Trust is a dynamic, values-driven multi-academy trust based in West Yorkshire. Established in 2019, with schools across Bradford and Leeds. Recognised as a World Class Trust by the World Class Schools Quality Mark, we are united by a clear vision: “Excellence for All”.

Why Join Us?

At Carlton Academy Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster an open, collaborative culture where every member of staff is empowered to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. We invest in professional growth, provide clear career pathways, and celebrate success at every level.

What makes us stand out:

Employee wellbeing is extremely important to us, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through the ‘Carlton Cares’ programme, designed to support physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Full details can be found at:

Employee Benefits - Carlton Academy Trust

We are looking for:

We are looking for a dedicated and highly organised Catering Manager to lead the delivery of a nutritious, high‑quality, and enjoyable dining experience for our pupils. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of our school kitchen, including menu planning, food preparation, staff management, stock control, and full compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations. We are seeking an individual who can create a welcoming and child centred meal service, promote healthy eating, manage a busy team effectively, and maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, safety, and professionalism. This role requires, attention to detail, and a commitment to supporting the wellbeing of pupils through an exceptional catering provision.

If you share our ambition, we would love to hear from you. Join us on our journey to deliver exceptional education and achieve our vision of ‘Excellence for All’.

We welcome visits to the school; to arrange a convenient time please contact; Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager at recruitment@catrust.uk

The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service.

Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The School has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service.
Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

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 Marshfield Primary

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 458 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Marshfield Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/marshfield-primary

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