SCHOOL CATERING MANAGER - TERM TIME
| Company: | G4S |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £28,729.09 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | SN16 0QH |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
Summary
SCHOOL CATERING MANAGER - TERM TIME
Salary: £28,729.09. per annum
Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri from 7:00 - 15:30
Location: Malmesbury School, SN16 0QH
G4S Facilities Management is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to lead our kitchen team at Malmesbury School on a Term Time Only basis . In this key operational role, you will oversee daily food service, inspire a dedicated team, and ensure pupils and staff enjoy nutritious, high-quality meals every day.
Working closely with school leadership and site management, you will drive kitchen performance, maintain exceptional hygiene standards, and manage catering operations within budget parameters.
Main Duties & Responsibilities will include:
Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and organize a team consisting of a Catering Supervisor and six Catering Assistants. Drive recruitment, onboarding, ongoing training, and maintain a positive, collaborative kitchen culture.
Menu Planning & Quality: Collaborate with Senior Leadership (SLT) and site managers to design delicious, high-quality menus compliant with National Nutritional Guidelines for schools
Operational & Shift Management: Oversee daily kitchen rotas, shift planning, timesheets, and food outlet service.
Financial & Stock Control: Manage catering budgets, track expenditure, maintain stock levels, and coordinate with approved suppliers.
Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to food safety standards, maintaining records in accordance with the G4S Catering Food Safety Management System.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build excellent working relationships with pupils, school staff, council partners, and external vendors