Catering Manager

Northbourne Church of England Primary School, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 8LJ

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  25th August 2025

• Closing date

  13 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 May 2025

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: £25,995.00 - £28,163.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £17,672- £19,146

Catering Manager job summary

Contract

Permanent, Monday-Friday, Term Time Only, 30 hours per week, plus 5 INSET day

Key Responsibilities

Catering Operations

Prepare and present food in accordance with statutory regulations and school standards.

Maintain high standards of food hygiene and comply with all relevant legislation, including Natasha’s Law.

Ensure compliance with allergen requirements and maintain accurate allergen data sheets.

Plan and implement nutritionally balanced menus, regularly reviewed and adjusted based on feedback and budget constraints.

Oversee ordering, delivery checks, and proper storage of food supplies.

Ensure portion control and recipe specifications are followed.

Service Delivery

Ensure timely service of meals, breaks, and special functions.

Implement theme days and promotional events as directed.

Act on feedback to improve food quality and service delivery.

Communication & Reporting

Maintain ongoing communication with the School Business Manager and Headteacher.

Regularly monitor student and staff satisfaction.

Conduct team briefings and communicate key updates to catering staff.

Report staff absences promptly.

Team Leadership

Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of catering staff.

Monitor staff performance and provide necessary training.

Uphold discipline according to school policy.

Health & Safety

Ensure adherence to cleaning schedules and report any hazards or unfit food items.

Collaborate with leadership to comply with school health and safety standards, including maintaining COSHH documentation.

Maintain cleanliness and safety of all kitchen equipment and supplies.

Stock & Budget Management

Maintain stock rotation and accurate inventory.

Ensure all supplies are sourced from approved vendors.

Monitor catering service operations to stay within the agreed budget.

Recommend and implement cost-saving improvements.

Other Duties

Organise and support school events, occasionally outside normal hours.

Promote and market the school’s catering services effectively.

Adapt to evolving school needs as directed by leadership

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will undergo:

Enhanced DBS checks

Reference checks

A rigorous recruitment process

Induction and continuous monitoring in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.

These duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of the school at the reasonable direction of the Headteacher. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the way the post holder is expected to perform and complete the particular duties as set out above.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safer recruitment processes. Enhanced DBS checks and references are required in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, in addition to a robust recruitment process, induction and ongoing monitoring of conduct and performance.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Northbourne Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 342 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Northbourne Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/northbourne-church-of-england-primary-school

“This is a school where pupils are cherished and nurtured. Pupils’ interests and their individuality are understood and valued” (Ofsted, 2022)

At Northbourne, all staff strive to fulfil our school’s vision of nurturing excellence. We provide a vibrant, exciting learning environment where all of our pupils are encouraged, supported and challenged to be the best they can: socially, emotionally and academically. Our motivating and interesting curriculum helps all pupils reach their potential and discover interests and talents in a safe, nurturing environment, underpinned by our Christian ethos. We feel privileged to work with the hard-working, committed children, parents, governors and staff in our school community as we continue to make our school even better.

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