Catering Manager

Job role

• Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Grade 5 SCP 12 FTE £28,598 Actual salary £27,051.9

Catering Manager job summary

Are you a passionate catering professional looking to build a rewarding career? 

Do you want to thrive in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are truly valued? 

Join our team at Cheddar Grove School and make a difference today! 

At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee - whether in teaching, support, or leadership - can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion. 

Your Role in Building Brighter Futures 

As a Catering Manager at Cheddar Grove School, you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura’s mission statement of “Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish”. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust. 

As a Catering Manager, you will support the development and growth of Zest; the in-house catering and hospitality service within Futura Learning Partnership School. 

What You’ll Bring to Futura 

We are looking for a passionate Catering Manager who: 

Adapts menus to meet school requirements while ensuring cost efficiency and nutritional standards. 

Supervises and motivates the catering team, ensuring high standards and effective training. 

Delivers exceptional customer service with efficient food presentation and prompt service. 

Ensures strict hygiene, health, and safety compliance within the kitchen environment. 

Manages financial performance, including cost control and achieving sales targets. 

Communicates effectively and maintains a positive team atmosphere. 

Key Information: 

Application Deadline: 7/11/2026

Interview Date: to be confirmed  

Contract Type: Permanent 

Working Hours:35 hours per week - 

 

PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged.  We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement. 

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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