Catering manager in a brand new kitchen

Company: Essex
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Location: Halstead
Job Description:

Catering manager in a brand new kitchen!

Job Ref No. ECC3308-39S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Scale 5 Point 10-13

Position Start Date: 01/07/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 12/05/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 21st May 2026

St John the Baptist CEVA Primary School are looking to appoint a Catering Manager who will be responsible for the operational efficiency of the catering service, planning, preparation and presentation of our school meals. This is an incredible opportunity to open up a brand new kitchen for our school with state of the art facilities and the chance to create and design a menu for our children.

Are you looking for an exciting challenge?

Do you have a passion for providing children with an exciting menu which encourages healthy, educated choices?

Then please join us at our community school and be a key team member in nourishing our lovely pupils.

  • Organised and calm under pressure
  • Friendly, creative and have a sense of fun
  • Is confident and able to work on their own initiative
  • Confident and able to use ICT to support our catering service.
  • Has the interests of children at the heart of the work they do
  • a friendly and supportive work environment
  • polite and happy customers
  • a CPD entitlement with purposeful training
  • the opportunity to work with our lovely children
  • supportive colleagues who want to provide the best possible opportunities for their pupils
  • well behaved and hardworking pupils who deserve the best
  • a constantly improving learning environment
  • a responsive and involved leadership team

The contract will be for 25 hours per week. Working from 9am-2pm, term time only.

We look forward to hearing from you.

School visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact us to arrange a tour of the kitchen and school.

Miss Teresa GageThe StreetPebmarsh, HalsteadEssex, CO9 2NH

Telephone: 01787 269300Email: admin@st-john.essex.sch.uk

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Posted: April 28th, 2026