Assistant Catering Manager
Location: Canterbury
Salary: 32,799.73
Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
We are seeking a committed and organised Assistant Catering Manager to support the delivery of high-quality catering services within our busy school kitchens. The postholder will work closely with the Director of Catering and Deputy Head of Catering to oversee the day‑to‑day operation of catering services across the Precincts.
The role includes planning and delivering nutritious and appealing meals for pupils, staff and visitors, supporting internal functions and external events, managing stock control, ensuring food safety compliance, supervising staff, planning rota schedules and maintaining the highest standards of food preparation, hygiene and presentation.
The ideal candidate has previous experience within a catering or hospitality setting, preferably with supervisory responsibilities, and possesses strong organisational skills, a proactive approach and the ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
The Kings School offers an extensive rewards package, including:
- Gold membership at The Kings School Sports Centre
- Enhanced employer pension contributions up to 10%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free meals during term time
- In‑house training and CPD opportunities
For further information and to apply online, please visit: Current Job Vacancies – The King’s School, Canterbury.
The post will close once a suitable applicant has been appointed.
The Kings School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including online checks for shortlisted candidates.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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