CATERING MANAGER

Location

The Breck Primary School, Poulton-le-fylde, Fouldrey Avenue, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7HE (270 on roll)

Tel: 01253 885319
School website: www.breckschool.co.uk

Summary

At The Breck Primary School, we are proud to operate our own school kitchen, with all kitchen staff employed directly by the school. We are currently seeking a Level 5 Catering Manager to join our dedicated team, following the departure of one of our much-valued colleagues.

The successful candidate will work alongside our existing Catering Manager to plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals - made from scratch - for our pupils, providing up to 220 hot meals every day. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, children’s wellbeing, and working as part of a supportive team.  For the right person, there may also be the opportunity to progress beyond the advertised pay grade over time.

Experience of large scale catering is essential, as is an up to date understanding of food hygiene and allergen requirements, health and safety relating to catering and nutritional standards required in schools. Experience of working in a school kitchen would be an advantage but is not an essential requirement.

The post holder will work Monday-Friday during term time, 8.00 am – 1.30 pm plus an additional 5 days which are to be worked on 3 in school INSET days and the equivalent of 2 days worked as additional hours to support school events such as Open Evenings.  There is the potential to review the number of hours per week worked as needed.  The salary quoted will be reduced to reflect the part-year nature of the role.

If you're ready to bring your skills and passion to our school community, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The closing date is 12 noon 15/05/2025

Essential Qualifications

Food Hygiene Training - level 2 

First Aid at work qualification (or willingness to undertake this training)

Desirable Qualifications

Recognised Nutrition Qualification.

Essential Experience

Experience of large scale catering.

Desirable Experience

Experience of working in a school kitchen.

For an informal discussion please contact:

Anita Cronshaw, School Business Manager

Proposed Interview Date:

20/05/2025 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.