Catering Manager
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Slough, SL3 7LJ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Sept 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Catering Manager is responsible for:
• The provision of a high quality and efficient catering service in accordance with healthy eating and DfE guidance.
• The planning, preparation, cooking, presentation and serving of meals and snacks making the most effective use of available staffing and resources.
• Adhering to relevant budgets and ensuring that all factors combine to generate a cost-effective catering service.
• The line management of all Catering Staff (including Lunchtime Controllers) including their induction, training and appraisal.
• Ensuring that food hygiene and health and safety regulations are in place and adhered to, including the completion and recording of all necessary inspections and checks.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer:
• a good work-life balance
• a research informed approach to enhancing teaching and learning
• the opportunity to work with supportive and hard-working professional colleagues
• an ambitious and dynamic senior leadership team
• extensive support and evidence-based CPD
• a free mental health and well-being support package
Further details about the role
Duties & Responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities are indicated below:
- Operational Management
- Personnel Management
- Administrative/Financial
- General Management
- Safeguarding
- Catering Management
Other duties of an appropriate level and nature may also be required, as directed by the headteacher.
Commitment to safeguarding
Castleview Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any job offer will be subject to a satisfactory DBS, Medical checks and Employment References.