Catering Manager

2 days ago


Brighouse, Calderdale, United Kingdom Kirklees Council Full time

Organisations
Polaris Multi Academy Trust

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

Number of Jobs
1

Location(s)
Field Top Road, Rastrick, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3XB

Position type
Permanent

Salary
NJC Scale points 23-28: £34,434 - £39,152 per annum FTE The actual salary is £30,195 - £34,333 per annum, based on working term time only, plus 5 days

Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Polaris Multi Academy Trust
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 alongside 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 date 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

Please refer to the attached Job Pack for full details of the job description and the person specification.

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.

How To Apply
Please go to

Closing Date: 05 January 2026
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.

Closing date
05 January 2026, 11:55 PM

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