Catering Manager

Company: Suffolk County Council
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Location: Ipswich
Job Description:

Job Description

Rose Hill Primary School, Derby Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 8DL. Salary: £25,185 pro rata (£14,199 per annum). Hours: 25 per week, 38 weeks per year. Contract: permanent, required as soon as possible. Reference: 8960.

Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic management of the catering team and the school meal service
  • Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene standards
  • Managing staff activities and performance
  • Handling all administration related to catering

Qualifications

  • Experience in catering or a similar role within an educational setting
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise work, including multi‑tasking
  • Food hygiene level 1 or above
  • English and mathematics skills (grade C or level 4 or above)
  • Good understanding of food safety and preparation, hygiene, first aid, food allergens and fire safety

Benefits

  • Friendly, supportive working environment at a large, successful school
  • Opportunity to work with dynamic and forward‑thinking staff
  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Holiday pay built into the annual salary; entitlement to join the Local Government Pensions Scheme
  • Supportive staff, parents and governors

Contact 01473 727552 or email mail@rosehillprimary.net for more information.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for all successful applicants as part of the safeguarding process.

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Posted: May 26th, 2026