Catering Manager
Catering Manager
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- Martlesham Primary Academy MartleshamSuffolk IP12 4SS
- pro rataper annum)
- 25 hours per week 38 weeks per year
- Permanent
- Reference: 7221
- Required as soon as possible subject to safer recruitment checks being completed
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Catering Manager at Martlesham Primary Academy.
Martlesham Primary Academy are looking for a catering manager who can whip up a mean mac and cheese serve up smiles and maybe even master the art of the perfect consistency for custard!
No cape required just bring your sense of humour a love for children and the ability to navigate a lunch rush like a pro. If you can handle the heat of the kitchen (and a few picky eaters) we want you on our team!
Apply now and become the unsung hero of our schools lunch hour. Providing children with their fuel for school.
About the role responsible for the:
You will be:
- operational efficiency of the catering service planning preparation and presentation of food to the required standard within the budget limitations as agreed with the school management
- maintenance of the highest standards of personnel management hygiene and health and safety.
Are you:
- hardworking honest dependable and selfmotivated
- capable of establishing good working relationships with staff pupils and parents
- an exceptional cook passionate about healthy highquality nutrition
- committed to teamwork
- childcentred and solution focused.
If so you will love to work at Martlesham Primary Academy.
Our children deserve the best and as a Catering Manager at Martlesham Primary Academy you will be a part of our innovative approach to school catering REAch2EAT.
You will have a passion for cooking and providing high quality meals using fresh local produce as well as delivering exceptional service to our children.
Food served in school forms a part of our healthy schools ethos and exceptional nutrition supports our drive for exceptional opportunities for learning.
You can expect to work as part of a committed school team as well as a wider support network of our REAch2EAT catering team.
We can offer you:
- a firm commitment to you and your professional development
- friendly supportive enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues staff and governors
- an inspiring learning community
- encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference
- opportunities to further develop your career within our Multi Academy Trust REAch2 the largest primaryonly academy trust in the country
- a support network within REAch2EAT including our catering lead
- and most importantly amazing children just waiting to meet you.
To find out more:
For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion please contact the school office on or email: School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only.
How to apply:
Completed applications should be made via: Catering Managerand returned to Nina Wood Office Coordinator via My New Term.
Closing date: midday 23 April 2025.
Interview dates: 29 April 2025.
Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust
Join REAch2 Academy Trust one of the UKs largest primary academy trusts with a mission to unlock the potential of every child regardless of their background.
Heres why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice:
- Excellence and Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Supportive and Collaborative: Be part of a strong collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued and best practices are shared.
- Wellbeing Focus: We promote a healthy worklife balance and offer robust wellbeing support for all staff.
- Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools.
- Innovation and Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in childrens lives.
- Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You will be helping to shape the lives of young learners making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.
Join us to grow your career collaborate with passionate educators and make a lasting impact on future generations.
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing:
- Generous Annual Leave: healthy worklife balance.
- Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
- Flexible and FamilyFriendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis including options such as part time termtime home working and other options that work for both the employee and the trust.
- Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
- Wellbeing Support: Receive comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance for you and your family.
- Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits!
Safeguarding Safer Recruitment and Data Protection
At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act 2002 is one that is central to our ethos our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.
We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities qualifications experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates including a Childrens Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.
For more information about our safer recruitment processes please click herefor our Safer Recruitment Policy.
All information is stored securely and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated in accordance with our information and records retention policy.
The trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.
The school and REAch2 Academy Trust reserves the right to appoint earlier if an exceptional candidate applies for the post so early applications are strongly encouraged.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
