Catering Manager
Closing in 14 days (2 October 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £29,188 FTE (£23,275 actual)
Employer: North Town Primary School
Location: Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1DF
Contract type: Permanent, Term time
Working pattern: Full time
Closing date: 2 October 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Base Location: North Town Primary School
Salary: £29,188 FTE (£23,275 actual)
Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–3:00pm
Contract: Permanent – Term Time Only
Reports to: Primary Schools Catering Manager
What will I be doing?
To manage the day-to-day operation of the base kitchen, ensuring the timely production and delivery of high-quality meals and compliance with company procedures, food hygiene, health and safety and safeguarding requirements.
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, including the line management of Catering Assistants.
- Prepare and cook high-quality meals in accordance with agreed menus, recipes and ingredients.
- Support colleagues with the production of meals for delivery to other Trust schools when required.
- Assist the Catering Operations Manager with menu planning, portion control, ingredients and costing.
- Serve pupils, ensuring agreed portion controls are maintained.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen and service areas, including washing up and waste removal.
- Ensure all staff adhere to health and safety, food hygiene and company procedures.
- Ensure all required records and logs are accurately completed, including allergens, temperatures, food preparation, transportation, cleaning and wastage.
- Maintain appropriate stock levels and support supplier quality control.
- Raise and assist with resolving any issues, suggestions or complaints from pupils, parents and carers.
- Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.
- Take responsibility for personal professional development and participate in the Company’s Professional Review and Development Scheme.
DBS check
DBS check required.
Supporting documents and information
This is a Huish Education Services appointment based at North Town School.