Job Description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Hold or be working towards NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation and Cooking or an equivalent qualification

Start Date: 31st October 2025

Salary: 24,998 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Manager to join our fantastic team at MEA Central.



This is a Grade 5, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is 24,998 and the full time equivalent is 29,064.



We're looking for:



We are seeking a Catering Manager to be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient operation of all aspects of the catering service in a high school setting, including management of the team, cash reconciliation and the completion of all financial returns.


You will report to the Head of Catering and manage catering staff within the school.


You will work closely with school leadership colleagues and catering colleagues across the Trust as well as external contractors.



Main purpose of the job:



The ideal candidate will be able to deliver an outstanding catering service to our schools, supporting the Trust in its teaching and wider operations by ensuring students and staff are provided with excellent customer service and high quality, nutritious meals to support a healthy learning environment.



Key responsibilities will include:


Manage a quality, cost effective catering service in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs) or contracts and legislative requirements Adhere to pre-planned menus to ensure compliance with legislative client requirements and customer needs Carry out efficient financial administration, following Prospere Trust financial regulations Manage a team and be responsible for human resources including training and development, managing attendance and completing payroll returns Provide a customer focused service, which is courteous and responsive and meets the school's needs at all times Manage the team in promoting equal opportunities in the workplace and delivering services, which are accessible and appropriate to the diverse needs of service users Ensure compliance with health & safety, food hygiene and COSSH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations at all times

About the Candidate

Working for Prospere Learning Trust



Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.


High quality CPD for all roles Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff Good holidays - teachers as per School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible Mental Health First Aid in every school Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

About Us

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https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=761&source=MCC

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.



This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.



We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation