Catering Manager

We currently have a vacancy for a Catering Manager to join Woodstock Primary Academy, helping to co-ordinate day-to-day activities within the kitchen and ensuring quality services are provided to pupils and staff.
Job overview
You’ll be responsible in assisting with school menu planning, food preparation and cooking. You'll be working within a wider team to ensure catering services are carried out efficiently on a daily basis. Duties will include stock control and working to financial targets.
Job requirements
Minimum of a Level 2 award in Food Safety
Previous experience within catering for large numbers in a supervisory role
Awareness of Health and Safety, COSHH, dietary and allergen requirements
Commitment to providing a high-quality and consistent catering service with the ability to work within a busy environment
Contract: Permanent
Working hours: • 30 hours, 38 weeks per year.
Start Date: As soon as possibleWhy join us?
You’ll be part of our committed support staff team, upholding high standards in food preparation and delivery, working to make a positive difference within overall operations.You will be given the opportunity to grow professionally and personally in this role and you will have access to meaningful professional development.
As a Trust we value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, please let us know on your application and we’ll facilitate this wherever we can.
We can offer:
Access to the highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
Favourable annual leave entitlement, above the statutory minimum, plus bank holidays.
Staff Benefits Package - Access to a huge range of savings from retailers such as Curry's, Halfords, Asda, Tesco, M&S, Morrisons and many more!
Cycle to Work – In partnership with Pluxee, this initiative allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories.
Green Car Scheme - In partnership with Tusker, eligible employees can choose a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car that comes complete with motor insurance, servicing, maintenance, replacement tyre's and RAC breakdown cover, for a fixed monthly amount.
Through both the Cycle to Work and Green Car Scheme, savings are achieved via salary sacrifice which is managed by the Trust and lets you spread the cost to make payments more convenient.
Free Financial Support Service from Barclays - support with all aspects of your financial health and wellbeing, and you don't need to be a Barclays customer to use the service.
Eye Test Vouchers – Free SpecSavers eye test voucher for eligible staff
Annual Flu Vaccine – Free flu vaccine voucher for eligible staff
Access to free Counselling sessions following an initial confidential consultation.
Free onsite parking
Free tea and coffee
This post is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and satisfactory references.
How to Apply:
For safer recruitment purposes we will only accept fully completed application forms through eTeach. CVs and resumes will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 26th May 2024.