Catering Manager

Grade 4, Level 2, Scale Point 11 £28,142.00 FTE £25,963.39 actual (pay award pending)

The Governors of The Federation of St Cuthbert’s and St Mary’s RC Primary Schools would like to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated School Catering Manager who can inspire and lead the catering team.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the whole school team, supporting colleagues and contributing to the vision and ethos of the School.

This position is full time, term time only plus one week.

38 school weeks plus 1 full week for deep cleaning and training (39 weeks): Monday – Friday, 7am – 3pm inclusive of 30 minutes unpaid lunch, 37.5 hours per week.

The post will be a permanent position, starting on 1^st September 2026, subject to a clear DBS Check, two positive references and completing a six-month probationary period.

 
Job details

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Proven experience and skills in mass catering provision
• A passion for food and customer service
• The skills to plan and produce termly menus taking into account legislative requirements and the needs of the children and staff at school.
• The ability to produce meals within a set budget
• Excellent people skills and a large dose of tact and diplomacy
• The ability to work under pressure whilst retaining a sense of humour
• An NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation & Cooking or equivalent
• A Food Hygiene Certificate

We can offer:

• An innovative and forward-thinking school
• Opportunities, should you wish, to grow in your role as we enter the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust
• Additional training with our catering support provider
• A warm, welcoming and nurturing culture
• A friendly, dedicated and inspirational team of staff
• Enthusiastic and caring children from a diverse range of backgrounds

We have a hard working, highly motivated staff who are totally dedicated to the children at our school. We are a GOLD Rights Respecting School and are very engaged in a wide variety of activities, which can be seen on our website.

Applications Close: Friday 26^th June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

Shortlisting: Friday 26^th June 2026

Interviews & Practical: Monday 29^th June 2026

Start Date: 1^st September 2026

St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including the disbarring by association ruling and a satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring service with barred list information check. 

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and 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.

Applications should be returned for the attention of the School Business Manager via email to admin@st-cuthberts.manchester.sch.uk