Catering Manager

Salary:

NJC Scale points 23-28: £34,434 - £39,152 per annum full time equivalent(FTE).

The actual salary is £30,195 - £34,333 per annum, based on working term time only including training days, plus 5 days (200 days).

About this Role

Polaris Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Catering Manager at Rastrick High School.

Rastrick High School has over 1700 students and we have an exciting opportunity for you to work along side our Trust Catering Manager to shape and deliver an outstanding service to our students, staff and visitors.

To succeed in this fast-paced and exciting role, you will have experience of catering management within a 'cook from fresh, high volume' education environment.

You will be a confident and articulate communicator, with strong management skills.

Polaris Multi Academy Trust is a successful growing Multi Academy Trust with a family of 1 secondary school, 5 primary schools and 1 Private Day Care Nursery in our care.

Core Purpose

• To support the Trust Catering Manager in the provision of an effective and efficient food service and front of house catering team at Rastrick High School.
• Assist the Trust Catering Manager to consistently deliver the highest standard of food offering to students, staff, parents and visitors whilst complying with nutritional standards, health improvement initiatives.
• Support the school's curriculum activities.
• Responsibility for leading and the managing of the on-site catering team.

What we offer

• A strong support team which is focused on providing a first-class service for the academy
• An environment that supports professional development
• Generous holiday allowance for support staff
• Opportunities to share and develop good practice
• Free Gym Access (at Rastrick High School)
• Onsite car park
• Discounted Nursery (at Smarties Nursery)
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Well-being initiatives

What you offer

• Experience of catering management within a large Educational based setting (3 years minimum)
• A minimum of Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
• Experience of food safety management systems based on HACCP
• An understanding of budgeting and principles of P&L
• The ability to prepare, cook and present food to a high standard
• An understanding of COSHH, H&S, manual handling, electrical safety
• Being a team player is essential
• The ability to promote positive behaviour

We are interested in individuals who are passionate about their skills and abilities and about making a difference. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations and welcome candidates who are professional and enjoy working as part of a team.

If that sounds like you, and you want to be challenged in a supportive environment then please apply to be part of our team.

To apply:

Please go to and complete an online application form. You will also be able to view the Job Pack on MyNewTerm, which includes full details of the job description and the person specification.

Deadlines:

Closing date: You must submit an online application form by 30 November 2025.

Interview date: Proposed date is 08 December 2025.

This role is full time, working term time only including training days, plus 5 additional days.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,195.00-£34,333.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Catering management within a large Educational based setting: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person