Catering Manager

St. Stephen's CE Primary School
Robinson Street
Blackburn
BB1 5PE

Job Title: Catering Manager
Grade/Salary: Grade E SCP 12-15, £29,542 to £31,015 Pro Rata
Contract Type:Permanent
Contract Terms: 32.50 hours, Term Time + 5 inset days
Closing Date: Friday25th September 2026
Required From: ASAP

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

The Governors are looking to appoint an experienced and suitably qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated Catering Manager to work in our busy school kitchen.

Being professional, loyal, trustworthy and flexible with the ability to manage a team, working both on your own initiative and effectively as part of the St Stephens Team, are essential.

You will need to be able to work with the School Leadership Team and colleagues in creating, inspiring and embodying the Christian ethos and culture of this church school, securing its Mission Statement with all members of the school community and ensuring an environment that empowers both children and staff to feel safe and happy.

You will have a passion for quality produce and nutritional value being creative with food menus by providing healthy but cost-effective freshly made meals. A commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene is essential.

Application packs are available from and returnable to Mrs Greene, SBM([email removed]).

Closing date & time: Friday 25th September 2026 at 9am
Shortlisting; Week beginning 28th September 2026
Interviews: Week beginning 12th October 2026

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs V Greene, School Business Manager on [phone removed] or by emailing [email removed] to arrange an appointment.

As you consider this exciting opportunity, I invite you to explore our website and learn more about our ethos, values and the wonderful work we do here at St Stephen’s.

In our school whatever the challenge we aim high with God in our hearts.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions.