Catering Manager

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Catering Manager to work within our school catering service. Duties will include the day-to-day management of catering staff, preparation of school meals and menus ensuring that a high standard of food hygiene/handling and safe working practices are used. The successful candidate will have excellent organisational skills and be able to successfully manage the school meal service within an allocated budget. The ideal candidate will possess excellent people skills, good time management, and the ability to be flexible and creative.

To apply you must have an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Catering, at least one year’s experience in a catering role, previous supervisory experience in a catering environment and the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. A Level 3 Food Safety Certificate and being Craft trained in Professional Cookery would be desirable.

In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children. For further information or to discuss the post, please contact Mrs Sarah Jones, Operations and Business Manager via email at SJones@nalp.org.uk.  

Closing date: Midday, 19th May 2025                                     Interviews: TBC

Northern Arch Learning Partnership and its partner schools are passionate about safeguarding the welfare of pupils and maximising their life chances. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.