Catering Manager
Wigmore School, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9UW14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
23rd February or as soon as possible thereafter
Closing date
12 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Hours are 07:00 – 15:00 37 Hours per week term time plus 3 weeks (plus overtime for ad hoc events)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- HC6 - £28,142- £32,061 (pro-rata) (£14.59 - £16.62 per hour) Actual salary based on hours is £25,443 - £28,986
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and efficient individual for 37 hours per week term time plus 3 weeks (plus overtime for ad hoc events) to join our friendly kitchen team.
The role requires you to lead and be responsible for the delivery and management of the school’s catering operations whilst ensuring the service is provided according to current legislation and of an excellent quality. You will be responsible for the catering budget, creative menus, excellent nutritional standards, ordering of supplies and stock control. You will lead and manage the kitchen team to ensure the most efficient running and cost effectiveness of the catering service, and to maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness complying with food safety legislation.Evidence Key:
ESSENTIAL
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent (AF, I)
- CIEH Level 3 in Food Safety in Catering or equivalent (AF, I)
- Health and Hygiene Certificate (AF, I)
- First Aid Certificate (AF, I)
Experience
- Monitoring budgets (AF, I)
- Previous experience in a commercial food service (AF, I)
- Previous experience in a supervisory / leadership role (AF, I)
- Menu compilation (AF, I)
- Delivery of a first class catering service (AF, I)
Abilities and Skills
- Good cooking skills (AF, I)
- Ability to work under pressure and delivery of high quality healthy food (AF, I)
- Ability to use a food analysis package such as Crisp when menu planning (AF, I)
- Understanding of nutritional standards and healthy eating in schools (AF, I)
- Ability to develop, train and motivate others to provide a first class customer service, maximising their skills. (AF, I)
Personal Attributes
- Resilient (I, R)
- Reliable (I, R)
- Committed (I, R)
- Honest (I, R)
- Trustworthy (I, R)
- Dedicated (I, R)
- Patient (I, R)
- Loyal (I, R)
- Good sense of humour (I, R)
- High expectations of self and others (I, R)
Other Factors
- Commitment to working with young people (I)
- Willingness to work in support of the inclusive ethos of the school (I)
- Willingness and ability to attend training days that are over and above the contractual employment, which will be paid (I)
- Good attendance record (R)
- Outstanding references (R)
- A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils (I, R)
- A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (I, R)
- A belief in working in partnership and as part of an established team (I, R)
- A commitment to continuous professional development (I, R)
- A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner (I, R)
- Police clearance (DBS check)
Evidence Key:
(AF) – Application Form
(I) – Interview
(R) – References
What the school offers its staff
An opportunity to work in a school in beautiful rural Herefordshire close to the Welsh borders.
An opportunity to work in a popular, successful and well-regarded oversubscribed school.
A school with outstanding commitment to staff development and wellbeing
A well-resourced department
A friendly, supportive environment where every individual is valued.
An absolute focus on high-quality teaching and learning
An extensive range of extracurricular activities (sports, trips, clubs) in addition to academic learning
A small school with a ‘family’ feel
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Wigmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate must receive a satisfactory enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.
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 Wigmore School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 463 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wigmore School website
- Email address
- recruitment@wigmore.hereford.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01568 770323
We are a highly successful Nursery, Primary and High School situated in the stunning surroundings of North Herefordshire. We cater for children from 3-16 years of age in two separate schools.
The schools have existed for over 50 years, federating in 2008, acadamising in 2011 under the umbrella of one academy trust, and establishing a Nursery in 2012.
In the local community, we have an enviable reputation for high standards, providing a quality education in a safe and welcoming environment. Behaviour at both schools is outstanding. As a result of our successes, we are the school of choice in the area.
Our motto is “enjoying learning together” which encompasses the shared vision to develop the notion of and celebrate the benefits of all-through education.
Our mission is to provide excellent all-round educational experiences in a nurturing environment of traditional values. We aim to ensure every child is happy, safe and successful. We strive to provide the best education locally inspiring our children to exceed their potential and develop into resilent, well-rounded, independent young people who are equipped to flourish in a modern global community.
Our pupils achieve their potential academically with many exceeding expectations. We place a strong emphasis on developing the whole child and therefore, work hard to provide an all-round education for our pupils. We offer many different experiences inside and outside the classroom, e.g. Duke of Edinburgh, foreign expeditions, forest school, values education, to ensure our pupils have access to a variety of different learning experiences.
Our staff and pupils are proud of our school, its high standards, its values and its strong emphasis on personal development. We believe that our children deserve the best education possible and values that prepare them for the future.
We welcome all children to our school and guarantee to look after them, nurture them and provide them with the best education possible.
Arranging a visit to Wigmore School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@wigmore.hereford.sch.uk.
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