Grade: 6 SCP 19 - 24
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35
Working Pattern: Term time + 1 week
Actual Salary: £25,926 - £28,635
Interview Date: Monday 28th April 2025 (TBC)
Greenbank Primary School
Greenbank Road, Rochdale OL12 OHZ, Tel: 01706 647923
Email office@greenbank.rochdale.sch.uk
Headteacher Mrs Sandra Hartley
Number on Roll 431
Catering Manager
Greenbank Primary School is looking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Catering Manager to lead our catering team and deliver a high-quality food service to our school community.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our vibrant and diverse school, where our mission to "be the best that we can be" is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our exceptional team and are seeking an experienced and professional individual who is eager to take our catering service to the next stage of its development. The successful candidate will be an experienced Catering Manager with a proven track record of delivering exceptional food services. They will be a confident communicator and a team player who thrives under pressure, with the ability to lead, manage, and motivate a large team of catering staff. We are looking for someone who meets the person specification and brings a proactive approach to the role, ensuring our catering service remains outstanding.
At Greenbank Primary School, we offer the opportunity to be part of a dedicated and vibrant team within a supportive and innovative school environment committed to professional growth. This is a fantastic chance to make a meaningful contribution to our school community while working in a place where the success of every student is at the core of everything we do.
If you have the vision, skills, and enthusiasm to drive our catering service forward, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Greenbank Primary School and be part of a team that is truly exceptional and committed to being the best we can be.
We are seeking an individual who has:
* Relevant qualifications, including NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in Catering, and a Basic Certificate in Food Hygiene.
* Proven experience in a senior catering position, ideally within a large-scale establishment, with the ability to manage operations within budgetary targets.
* Strong leadership skills, including the ability to supervise, train, and motivate a large team.
* Comprehensive knowledge of menu planning, costings, food safety regulations (HACCP and COSHH), and quality assurance procedures.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong organisational abilities.
* A commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity, and supporting the Catholic ethos of our Trust.
* A flexible and dedicated approach to work with a focus on delivering exceptional customer care and maintaining a professional, friendly manner.
We can offer:
* Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
* A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
* Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
* A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
* A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
* A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
* Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
* Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
The school is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to office@greenbank.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Wednesday 23rd April 2025.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.
The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.