Job Description

CATERING MANAGER

Full time: Required from November 2025

Hours 7am until 2pm Monday to Friday

St John's is a co-educational Independent School for pupils aged between 2 and 16 years. We are proud of our educational provision and offer you the opportunity to join our successful school.

We are looking for a Catering Manager to join our team.

The successful candidate will have:

Experience in leading and motivating staff

Experience in menu planning

Ability to prepare cook and serve for approx. 300 school meals every day

Understand the importance of providing healthy nourishing meals

Complete food safety records

Operate and control stock

Ensure kitchen is clean, well maintained and organised at all times

Understand budget control

Maintain financial and admin records

Please see the full job description further details.

We offer

The chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team.

Fantastic working environment where staff are valued.

This is a full time, permanent position, following a successful period of induction.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please contact the school office to arrange: office@stjohnsschool.net or call 01277 623070

Closing date:

Friday 3rd October

Interviews:

Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th October

Start date:

Monday 3rd November

Important Safeguarding Information

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure this, our recruitment and selection policy follows both local and national guidance.

All offers of employment are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, satisfactory online searches, and an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. Please complete an electronic application form. We must have the full contact details of two referees, including their name, address, telephone number and email address. Please note that we will write to the Headteacher for all education references. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/10/2025
Expected start date: 03/11/2025