Catering Manager
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9UW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 049d0653-d68a-40cc-915e-2e565b0c0872 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and efficient individual for 37 hours per week term time plus 3 weeks (plus overtime for ad hoc events) to join our friendly kitchen team.
The role requires you to lead and be responsible for the delivery and management of the school’s catering operations whilst ensuring the service is provided according to current legislation and of an excellent quality. You will be responsible for the catering budget, creative menus, excellent nutritional standards, ordering of supplies and stock control. You will lead and manage the kitchen team to ensure the most efficient running and cost effectiveness of the catering service, and to maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness complying with food safety legislation.Evidence Key:
ESSENTIAL
Qualifications
• NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent (AF, I)
• CIEH Level 3 in Food Safety in Catering or equivalent (AF, I)
• Health and Hygiene Certificate (AF, I)
• First Aid Certificate (AF, I)
Experience
• Monitoring budgets (AF, I)
• Previous experience in a commercial food service (AF, I)
• Previous experience in a supervisory / leadership role (AF, I)
• Menu compilation (AF, I)
• Delivery of a first class catering service (AF, I)
Abilities and Skills
• Good cooking skills (AF, I)
• Ability to work under pressure and delivery of high quality healthy food (AF, I)
• Ability to use a food analysis package such as Crisp when menu planning (AF, I)
• Understanding of nutritional standards and healthy eating in schools (AF, I)
• Ability to develop, train and motivate others to provide a first class customer service, maximising their skills. (AF, I)
Personal Attributes
• Resilient (I, R)
• Reliable (I, R)
• Committed (I, R)
• Honest (I, R)
• Trustworthy (I, R)
• Dedicated (I, R)
• Patient (I, R)
• Loyal (I, R)
• Good sense of humour (I, R)
• High expectations of self and others (I, R)
Other Factors
• Commitment to working with young people (I)
• Willingness to work in support of the inclusive ethos of the school (I)
• Willingness and ability to attend training days that are over and above the contractual employment, which will be paid (I)
• Good attendance record (R)
• Outstanding references (R)
• A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils (I, R)
• A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (I, R)
• A belief in working in partnership and as part of an established team (I, R)
• A commitment to continuous professional development (I, R)
• A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner (I, R)
• Police clearance (DBS check)
Evidence Key:
(AF) – Application Form
(I) – Interview
(R) – References
What the school offers its staff
An opportunity to work in a school in beautiful rural Herefordshire close to the Welsh borders.
An opportunity to work in a popular, successful and well-regarded oversubscribed school.
A school with outstanding commitment to staff development and wellbeing
A well-resourced department
A friendly, supportive environment where every individual is valued.
An absolute focus on high-quality teaching and learning
An extensive range of extracurricular activities (sports, trips, clubs) in addition to academic learning
A small school with a ‘family’ feel
Commitment to safeguarding
Wigmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate must receive a satisfactory enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and efficient individual for 37 hours per week term time plus 3 weeks (plus overtime for ad hoc events) to join our friendly kitchen team.
The role requires you to lead and be responsible for the delivery and management of the school’s catering operations whilst ensuring the service is provided according to current legislation and of an excellent quality. You will be responsible for the catering budget, creative menus, excellent nutritional standards, ordering of supplies and stock control. You will lead and manage the kitchen team to ensure the most efficient running and cost effectiveness of the catering service, and to maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness complying with food safety legislation.Evidence Key:
ESSENTIAL
Qualifications
• NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent (AF, I)
• CIEH Level 3 in Food Safety in Catering or equivalent (AF, I)
• Health and Hygiene Certificate (AF, I)
• First Aid Certificate (AF, I)
Experience
• Monitoring budgets (AF, I)
• Previous experience in a commercial food service (AF, I)
• Previous experience in a supervisory / leadership role (AF, I)
• Menu compilation (AF, I)
• Delivery of a first class catering service (AF, I)
Abilities and Skills
• Good cooking skills (AF, I)
• Ability to work under pressure and delivery of high quality healthy food (AF, I)
• Ability to use a food analysis package such as Crisp when menu planning (AF, I)
• Understanding of nutritional standards and healthy eating in schools (AF, I)
• Ability to develop, train and motivate others to provide a first class customer service, maximising their skills. (AF, I)
Personal Attributes
• Resilient (I, R)
• Reliable (I, R)
• Committed (I, R)
• Honest (I, R)
• Trustworthy (I, R)
• Dedicated (I, R)
• Patient (I, R)
• Loyal (I, R)
• Good sense of humour (I, R)
• High expectations of self and others (I, R)
Other Factors
• Commitment to working with young people (I)
• Willingness to work in support of the inclusive ethos of the school (I)
• Willingness and ability to attend training days that are over and above the contractual employment, which will be paid (I)
• Good attendance record (R)
• Outstanding references (R)
• A commitment to high educational standards, which maximise the achievements of all pupils (I, R)
• A commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (I, R)
• A belief in working in partnership and as part of an established team (I, R)
• A commitment to continuous professional development (I, R)
• A willingness to reflect upon experiences in a critical and constructive manner (I, R)
• Police clearance (DBS check)
Evidence Key:
(AF) – Application Form
(I) – Interview
(R) – References
What the school offers its staff
An opportunity to work in a school in beautiful rural Herefordshire close to the Welsh borders.
An opportunity to work in a popular, successful and well-regarded oversubscribed school.
A school with outstanding commitment to staff development and wellbeing
A well-resourced department
A friendly, supportive environment where every individual is valued.
An absolute focus on high-quality teaching and learning
An extensive range of extracurricular activities (sports, trips, clubs) in addition to academic learning
A small school with a ‘family’ feel
Commitment to safeguarding
Wigmore School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful candidate must receive a satisfactory enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.