Catering Manager

Join Our Team as a Catering Manager - Make an Impact Every Day

Location:Ysgol Gymunedol Penweddig, Llanbadarn Rd, Aberystwyth SY23 3QN

Shift Pattern:Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Hours:

38 hours per week, daytime hours aligned with school meal services, with approx.
1 hour flexibility on start times
Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 (equated) actual rate is advertised + excellent Sodexo benefits
Term Time:Yes (Term time only, 39.4 weeks, working contract paid over 52 weeks + 4.8 weeks holiday pay)

Catering Manager you will oversee the daily catering operation within the school, ensuring high-quality food is prepared and served safely and efficiently. You will be responsible for:

• Preparing and serving food during break and lunchtime services
• Supporting additional catering requirements such as buffet-style meals for school events or third-party lettings
• Managing stock levels, ordering, and kitchen records
• Maintaining food safety standards and compliance with HACCP, allergen management, COSHH, and food hygiene regulations

Your impact will be felt every day as you collaborate with a team dedicated to help ensure smooth operations, minimal waste, and an excellent student experience.

• Proven experience in a catering or kitchen management role
• A catering qualification is preferred
• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to motivate a team
• Knowledge of food safety, allergen management, and health & safety compliance
• Experience managing stock, ordering, and maintaining kitchen records
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and meet service deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to adapt to changing service requirements within a school environment

Ysgol Gyfun Gymunedol Penweddig is a Welsh-speaking school with approximately 600 pupils, ranging from 11 to 18 years old, supported by around 50 teaching staff. The school is easily accessible, situated on a regular bus route, and provides free on-site car parking for staff.

Lunch and morning break supervision is provided by school staff, with breakfast-type snacks available in the morning, and a full lunch service during your shift. The school operates a cashless card payment system, allowing parents to upload money onto their children's cards.

We also offer flexible working hours within reason to help you balance work and life.

• A competitive salary & excellent benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• A diverse, supportive, and inclusive workplace.
• The opportunity to make a real difference by supporting healthy food choices for students
• Lunch provided during your work shift

• Unlimited access to an online mental health and wellbeing support platform.
• An Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support.
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP service.
• Exclusive discounts for you, your family, and friends through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
• Membership in the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan to help you save for your future.
• Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career growth.
• A Bike to Work Scheme, supporting both your fitness and the environment.