Catering Manager
Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7HE15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 27.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday Term Time Only, 8.00 am - 1.30 pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,687 to £27,814
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience of large scale catering is essential, as is an up to date understanding of food hygiene and allergen requirements, health and safety relating to catering and nutritional standards required in schools. Experience of working in a school kitchen would be an advantage but is not an essential requirement. The post holder will work Monday-Friday during term time, 8.00 am – 1.00 pm plus an additional 5 days which are to be worked on 3 in school INSET days and the equivalent of 2 days worked as additional hours to support school events such as Open Evenings. There is potential to increase the number of hours offered over time, if there is the need. The salary quoted will be reduced to reflect the part-year nature of the role.
Essential Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Training - level 2 · First Aid at work qualification (or willingness to undertake this training)
Essential Experience
- Experience of large scale catering.
Desirable Experience
- Experience of working in a school kitchen.
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
What the school offers its staff
- Professional development through collaboration, networks and access to professional bodies
- Wonderful and supportive team of individuals in a work place which celebrates everyone
- A team who all contribute to the educational outcomes for children
- Employed by Lancashire County Council and auto enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with all benefits commensurate within terms and conditions of employment
- Access to wellbeing support and a package of medical support provided by Education Mutual
- Subsidised lunches and free parking
Further details about the role
At The Breck Primary School, we are proud to operate our own school kitchen, with all kitchen staff employed directly by the school. We are currently seeking a Level 5 Catering Manager to join our dedicated team, following the departure of one of our much-valued colleagues.
The successful candidate will work alongside our existing Catering Manager to plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals - made from scratch - for our pupils, providing up to 220 hot meals every day. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, children’s wellbeing, and working as part of a supportive team. For the right person, there may also be the opportunity to progress beyond the advertised pay grade over time.
If you're ready to bring your skills and passion to our school community, we’d love to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. If successful you will be required to apply to the DBS for 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. LCC has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to cronshaw@breck.lancs.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 286 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School website
- Email address
- cronshaw@breck.lancs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01253 885319
We are a slightly larger than average primary school with a published admission number for each year group of 35. Each year group is either full or over subscribed.
The school delivers a creative curriculum and takes pride in collaborative partnerships formed through our pro-active network of senior leaders.
The school has a long history of delivering ITT for primary candidates ensuring the legacy of our coaching and mentoring model.
We have a secure and long standing staff who are a wonderful team to work with ensuring all children who attend Breck School are on the Breck Bus! and this make excellent progress by the time they look to moving to their chosen high school.
Arranging a visit to Poulton-le-Fylde the Breck Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cronshaw@breck.lancs.sch.uk.
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