Assistant Catering Manager


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Portsmouth, PO1 1RX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	20 Aug 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an Assistant Catering Manager to support our kitchen team. You will help prepare fresh, healthy meals, manage daily kitchen operations, and lead the team in the Catering Manager's absence. An enhanced DBS will be required to be in place prior to the start of employment.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in a busy kitchen or school catering environment.

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and allergen guidelines.

• Great leadership and communication skills to work with children and adults.

• A calm, organized approach and the ability to work well under pressure.

What the school offers its staff

Our aim is to encourage spiritual development and understanding of the faith, create an atmosphere of order, discipline and respect, enabling every pupil to achieve their true potential.

Maintaining standards of excellence in teaching and learning and build a family which cares for all its members where understanding, mutual trust and friendship are fostered.

Commitment to safeguarding

In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, we DO NOT accept CV’s. The school is committed to safeguarding and the promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of appointment As part of our Safer Recruitment guidance social media profiles will be checked upon appointment. As we are unable to offer a sponsorship, we can only accept applications from candidates that already have the right to work in the UK.

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