Location
Worksop
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Temporary | Full Time
Job start date
01/01/2026
Posted date
16/10/2025
Closing date
06/11/2025
School Catering Manager - Worksop
Academics, acting as an agency, are looking to recruit an experienced and organised School Catering Manager for a full-time, temporary ongoing position within a welcoming school in Worksop.
Position: School Catering Manager
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Contract: Full-time, ongoing temporary role
Start Date: January or Easter 2026 (to be confirmed)
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent upon experience, training, and qualifications).
About the Role
As a School Catering Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the school's kitchen and catering services, ensuring that healthy, balanced, and nutritious meals are prepared and served to pupils and staff. You'll be responsible for managing catering staff, ordering stock, maintaining food hygiene standards, and ensuring the smooth operation of the catering provision.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with catering management experience - ideally within an education or similar setting - who is passionate about promoting healthy eating and providing high-quality meals to young people.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the day-to-day operations of the school kitchen and catering service.
* Lead and motivate a small team of kitchen and catering staff.
* Plan and prepare healthy, nutritious, and balanced meals in line with school and dietary requirements.
* Oversee stock management, ordering supplies, and budget control.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
Candidate Requirements
✔ Proven experience in catering management (school or similar environment preferred).
✔ Strong leadership and organisational skills.
✔ Food Hygiene Level 3 (essential).
✔ Knowledge of allergen management and dietary requirements.
✔ Excellent communication skills and teamworking ability.
✔ A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
✔ Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply).
What Academics Offer
* Full-time, temporary ongoing Catering Manager opportunities in Worksop.
* Competitive daily pay rates.
* Immediate or planned start (January or Easter 2026).
* Ongoing support from our dedicated education recruitment consultants.
We also offer:
* Flexibility - work in supportive school environments that value your expertise.
* ASAP start, or a start date that suits your circumstances.
* Additional support from our team throughout all placements.
* Temp to perm contracts if you're seeking a permanent position.
* Refer a friend scheme that allows you to earn up to £125 of Love2Shop vouchers for every education professional you refer to us.
If you are an experienced School Catering Manager looking for your next challenge in Worksop, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with Academics to take the next step in your career.
Apply now to join Academics as a School Catering Manager in Worksop.