SCHOOL CATERING MANAGER
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,052.95 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 October 2025 |
| Location: | Swindon, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | G4S |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 17600 |
Summary
SCHOOL CATERING MANAGER
Salary: £27,052.95 per annum
Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri from 7:00 - 15:30 Term Time only.
Location: Abbeyfield School, SN15 3XB
An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Catering Manager at Abbeyfield School in North Wiltshire. This full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 7am until 3:30pm.
In this role as Catering Manager, you will have a direct impact on the quality of food and service at our outlets. By leading a team of five Catering Assistants and a Supervisor, you will ensure a high level of customer satisfaction while upholding the highest hygiene standards.
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, low-cost food that meets school nutritional guidelines and customer expectations
Please note this is a term time only contract
Main Duties & Responsibilities will include:
Team Leadership: Lead and motivate the catering team, handling all recruitment, training, and on-site HR issues professionally.
Operational Management: Plan shifts, manage rotas, and ensure strict compliance with all health and safety regulations, including G4S's Food Safety Management System.
Financial Control: Manage the budget, control financial outputs, and maintain accurate records to ensure profitability.
Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of product and service quality while managing stock levels and liaising with suppliers.
Client Relations: Nurture relationships with customers and clients, negotiating contracts and ensuring their needs and hospitality requirements are met.
Experience & Skills:
City & Guilds 706 1&2 or an equivalent NVQ qualification.
Excellent culinary skills and a strong background in large-scale catering.
An Intermediate (Level 3) Food Hygiene Certificate.
Proven experience in managing catering services.
Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices.
Benefits:
While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;
Progression, training and development catered to you
Uniform Provided
Annual leave entitlement – 25 days plus bank holidays
Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving
Refer A Friend incentives
Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
Subsidised healthcare plan.
Confidential Counselling Services
24/7 support specialising in health and medical
Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.
G4S is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at careersatg4s@uk.g4s.com to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
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Salary: £27,052.95 per annum
Working Hours: Permanent, Full Time, 40 hours per week, Mon - Fri from 7:00 - 15:30 Term Time only.
Location: Abbeyfield School, SN15 3XB
An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Catering Manager at Abbeyfield School in North Wiltshire. This full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 7am until 3:30pm.
In this role as Catering Manager, you will have a direct impact on the quality of food and service at our outlets. By leading a team of five Catering Assistants and a Supervisor, you will ensure a high level of customer satisfaction while upholding the highest hygiene standards.
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, low-cost food that meets school nutritional guidelines and customer expectations
Please note this is a term time only contract
Main Duties & Responsibilities will include:
Team Leadership: Lead and motivate the catering team, handling all recruitment, training, and on-site HR issues professionally.
Operational Management: Plan shifts, manage rotas, and ensure strict compliance with all health and safety regulations, including G4S's Food Safety Management System.
Financial Control: Manage the budget, control financial outputs, and maintain accurate records to ensure profitability.
Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of product and service quality while managing stock levels and liaising with suppliers.
Client Relations: Nurture relationships with customers and clients, negotiating contracts and ensuring their needs and hospitality requirements are met.
Experience & Skills:
City & Guilds 706 1&2 or an equivalent NVQ qualification.
Excellent culinary skills and a strong background in large-scale catering.
An Intermediate (Level 3) Food Hygiene Certificate.
Proven experience in managing catering services.
Strong leadership, planning, and organisational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices.
Benefits:
While working for G4S, you are entitled to a number of benefits and offers from G4S partners and other organisations, from employee assistance provided through WeCare, to RAC cover and so much more, including the below;
Progression, training and development catered to you
Uniform Provided
Annual leave entitlement – 25 days plus bank holidays
Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving
Refer A Friend incentives
Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
Subsidised healthcare plan.
Confidential Counselling Services
24/7 support specialising in health and medical
Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.
G4S is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at careersatg4s@uk.g4s.com to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
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