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Have you worked in the catering industry and would like a great work life balance? Are you passionate about providing exciting, nutritious, fresh and delicious meals to children? Do you have experience in catering management and a flair for leading a team? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of catering manager at our school.

Here at Simon Langton Girls’ Grammar School, we can offer you the opportunity to work term time plus one week in school holidays. You would not be working evenings, weekends or bank holidays ... with the exception of the very occasional school event.

We are looking for a dedicated catering manager to lead our school kitchen, ensuring that students and staff are served healthy, balanced, and tasty meals every day. You will oversee menu design, food preparation, manage stock and budgets, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and inspire a team of kitchen staff to deliver exceptional service.

Key responsibilities will be:

• Plan and prepare modern, exciting and nutritious meals in line with school/DfE meal guidelines, including breakfast, break time and lunch
• Lead and motivate the catering team, ensuring high-quality food service
• Manage stock, ordering, and budgets efficiently
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health & safety regulations
• Cater for dietary requirements and special events within the school
• Work closely with school leadership to promote healthy eating

What we are looking for:

• Experience in a similar catering management role
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Strong management and organisational skills
• Passion for creating enjoyable and nutritious meals for children
• A relevant catering qualification
• Hold at least a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate. A Level 3 is desirable, however, the school will support the training for this if required.

Why join us?

• A rewarding role making a difference in children’s health and wellbeing
• Supportive working environment within a vibrant school community
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Term-time working hours for a great work-life balance

Applications for this post must be made via Kent-Teach HERE

Applications must be made by midday on Thursday 27th March 2025.

For further details please visit the school website or e-mail Mrs Elaine Wall (H.R. Manager) ewall@langton.kent.sch.uk