School Catering Manager - Sunderland
School Catering | Monday - Friday | Immediate Start
Are you an experienced Catering Manager looking for your next role in Sunderland?
Location: Sunderland
Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday, term time only.
Start date: Immediate
The role
As the school's Catering Manager, you may be responsible for:
Overseeing the day-to-day running of the school kitchen
Preparing, cooking and serving nutritious meals in line with agreed menus
Managing dietary requirements and allergens safely
Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and health and safety
Organising food preparation and meal service efficiently
Supervising and supporting catering staff
Managing stock, ordering, storage, labelling and rotation
Maintaining appropriate kitchen records and documentation
Ensuring kitchen equipment and working areas are clean and safely maintained
Working closely with school staff to provide an efficient and welcoming catering service
Following school and safeguarding procedures at all times
What we're looking for
You'll ideally have:
Experience working in a school kitchen, catering management role or similar environment
A relevant Food Hygiene/Food Safety qualification
A strong understanding of food hygiene, health and safety and allergen management
Experience preparing and serving meals to agreed menus and standards
Confidence managing stock, storage and food rotation
Strong organisation and time-management skills
The ability to lead and work effectively as part of a catering team
A professional and positive approach when working around children and school staff
A good understanding of safeguarding and your responsibilities when working in a school environment
Why Work with Education World?
- REC Audited Education Status - We're officially recognised for maintaining the highest recruitment standards in education
- Weekly Pay - Always on time, every Friday
- PAYE Only - No umbrella companies, no hidden fees
- Free CPD Opportunities - Upskill with access to a wide range of professional development
- Rated 4.9 on Trustpilot - Join hundreds of happy educators who've rated us excellent
- Supportive Team - Dedicated consultants who know your area and your schools
- Candidate First Approach - Your needs, your preferences, your wellbeing – always our priority
- Referral Bonus - refer your educator friends and earn uncapped bonus payments -our way of saying thank you (terms and conditions apply)
Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in education and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive safeguarding and compliance checks in line with regulatory requirements and the REC Code of Professional Practice.
Education World is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and fairness throughout our recruitment processes and within the schools we support.