School Catering Manager

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JOB TITLE: Catering Manager
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Bursar
Branwood Preparatory School, Monton, Eccles, M30 9HN

Start Date : ASAP
Contract Type : Full-time, Permanent
Salary : Competitive, dependent on experience
Working Pattern : Monday Friday 7.00am 2.00pm Term time only
Closing Date : 4 th May 2026
Interviews : 6 th May 2026
About Us
Branwood Preparatory School is a warm, nurturing and academically ambitious independent school where pupils are encouraged to embrace our values of Scholarship, Character, Opportunity, Resilience and Excellence. Our mission is to prepare each child for life and inspire a love of learning within a Prep School context.
We are a friendly, supportive school with small classes, engaged pupils and a strong family ethos.
The Role
At Branwood Preparatory School we believe healthy food is important in the development of young minds and we are passionate about serving delicious nutritious meals on a daily basis.
We are looking to appoint an individual who is passionate about food preparation and responsible for the delivery of a high quality, homemade standard of service to our children, staff, Trustees and Governors.
The individual will need to be able to lead and work well with an established team and be responsible for the planning of menus in line with budget considerations. They will be compliant with all Health & Safety guidelines, legislation and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
To be responsible for the organisation of the kitchen and dining area.
To order all food and necessary equipment within budget and with consideration to legislation and requirements related to school meals.
To plan menus, ensuring that all children have access to healthy, balanced homemade meals.
To develop a good knowledge of all pupils especially those with allergies, dietary requirements, religious requirements etc.
To supervise and serve food to children and staff.
To be responsible for the preparation of refreshments for school events such as Carol Service, Speech Night, Shows, Christmas and Summer Fairs etc.
To ensure that the kitchen area is kept clean and to a high standard.
Safeguarding
Branwood is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS [Disclosure and Barring Service] disclosure and other checks, references, medical clearance and proof of legal right to work in the UK.
If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years f or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details of how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.
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How to Apply
Please visit our website for an application form. Applications can only be accepted on the school application form and CVs will not be considered. Completed applications should be sent to the bursar via email.
Early applications are encouraged; we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

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Location:
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Job Type:
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