Job Description

Yate Academy

South Gloucestershire
31,586 - 34,314 per year

Salary:

Salary will be calculated in line with NJC pay scale, Grade 8 points 20 to 24 31,586 - 34,314 per annum FTE (Actual salary 28,021.12 - 30,700.51 per annum)

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

22 September 2025

Apply by:

2 September 2025

Job overview

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Be part of something bigger. Make a difference every day.

At Yate Academy, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, we are seeking a passionate and proactive Catering Manager to join our team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where collaboration and purpose drive everything we do.

About the role:

The Catering Manager is a leadership position responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective operation of the school kitchen facility within the school. The role involves managing the delegation from the Regional Catering Manager to the team of kitchen staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and nutritious meals to the school. The Catering Manager will collaborate with the school, Regional Catering Manager, and other stakeholders to meet nutritional standards, maintain a safe working environment, and foster a positive team culture.

Main duties & responsibilities:

Provide strong leadership to a diverse team of kitchen staff. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, encouraging teamwork and professional development. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the centralised kitchen facility, including cooking, and ensuring adherence to hygiene, safety, and food quality standards. Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for food preparation storage, and distribution. Coordinate with suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of quality ingredients. Complete monthly stock takes and the month end procedure, using the current online system, Pelican Pi. To provide monthly finance and any other reports necessary to GLT Finance and Regional Catering Manager. Collaborate with Regional Catering Manager to develop well-balanced and nutritious menus that meet the dietary needs of primary and secondary school students. Stay informed about dietary trends, allergies, and special dietary requirements, adjusting menus accordingly. Assist the Regional Catering Manager with the monitoring of the budget, ensuring cost-effective operations while maintaining high-quality food standards. Implement and monitor quality control measures to ensure that all meals meet established standards for taste, presentation, and nutrition agreed by Regional Catering Manager. To be responsible for the school's cashless catering system. To include maintaining the system by adding/editing student and staff information, logging internet payments, monitoring free school meal allowances.

You will bring:

At least five GCSE's or equivalent which must include at least a C/4 grade in Maths and English. City & Guilds 706 1 & 2 or equivalent. A passion for creating and delivering great food to a high standard. Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety or equivalent. Sound knowledge of HACCP & COSHH. Experience of catering within a school environment. Ability to thrive in a pressurised high volume environment Excellent IT skills in accordance with business requirements. Strong financial awareness.

About our school:

At Yate Academy, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Yate Academy a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.


Leadership, resilience & citizenship run through all aspects of school life.

Working at Greenshaw Learning Trust:

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Professional development and career progression


Generous pension scheme


Blue Light Card


Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)


An Employee Assistance Programme


Gym Discounts


Free eye tests


Cycle to work scheme


Green car scheme


Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd September 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About

Yate Academy

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Yate Academy

Sunridge Park, Yate
South Gloucestershire
BS37 4DX
United Kingdom

+44 1454 333560

At Yate Academy we provide students with an unrivalled quality of education. This is underpinned by an ethos of strong discipline, excellent manners, and exceptional teaching. We have the highest expectations for our students and believe there is no ceiling to what a child can achieve through hard work and dedication. Pride is the bedrock of our school community and this runs through every aspect of the school day. Our ambition sets us apart, we strive to give every child opportunities they won't get anywhere else and for them to excel in every aspect of school life.

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