Catering Manager
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Thornton Heath, CR7 6DL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Aug 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate must:
• Have a knowledge of food preparation
• Be to lead and motivate staff
• Demonstrate a willingness and enthusiasm for training and progression
• Have an ability to read and complete simple instructions, such as cleaning rota, work rota, temperature and control sheets
• Be able to communicate with all kitchen, staff and pupils
• Display and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene
• Able to encourage children to select a balanced meal
• Display a commitment to the Trust’s equalities policies
• Take charge of the kitchen and the catering staff in the absence of the Kitchen Manager
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
• excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
• membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
• subsidised private health care with Beneden Health
Further details about the role
This role is within the Central team and you will be based at one of our academies
Commitment to safeguarding
STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.