Average Catering Manager salary in the UK

School Catering ManagerAnnual Salary: £28,598 - £30,024 (pro rata)Location: BlackburnJob Type: Part-time, Term Time (Plus 1 week during school closure periods)Temp to Perm (after 12 weeks) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am - 2:30 pm (negotiable)Start Date: September 2026Enhanced DBS on the update service is essential or willing for one to be obtained via ReedWe are seeking a dedicated School Catering Manager to oversee the safe, effective, and efficient operation of our school kitchen. This role involves planning, preparing, and cooking nutritious and balanced meals daily, ensuring compliance with school catering health and safety standards, and promoting healthy eating among pupils and staff.Day-to-day of the role:Plan, prepare, and cook high-quality meals that meet the dietary needs of all pupils, adhering to government guidelines on school nutrition standards.Create and revise varied and nutritious menus in collaboration with pupils and the School Business Manager.Manage kitchen staff, ensuring their welfare, performance, and professional development.Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and manage food stocks to align with the catering budget.Maintain exemplary kitchen hygiene and cleanliness, adhering to a 5-star standard.Cater to special dietary requirements, ensuring clear communication and labelling of allergy information.Support school events with creative catering solutions and provide breakfast for all classes.Required Skills & Qualifications:Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an educational setting.Strong leadership skills with experience in staff management and performance evaluation.Knowledge of health and safety regulations, food safety policies, and allergen management.Ability to plan and execute meal programs that cater to diverse dietary needs.Excellent organisational and communication skills.Commitment to promoting healthy eating and maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.Benefits:Competitive salary within the specified range, pro-rated based on term-time work.Access to Reeds Discount ClubA supportive and dynamic work environment.To apply for the School Catering Manager position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Randstad Education, Liverpool are looking for School Catering Assistants for roles within Sefton schools. A school catering assistant helps prepare, cook, and serve healthy meals to students and staff. Working under a Catering Manager, responsibilities include food preparation, counter service, operating tills, and maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and food hygiene. Key ResponsibilitiesFood Prep & Service: Help slice, peel, and assemble ingredients for daily meals. Serve food portions to students while ensuring special dietary restrictions and allergens (substances that cause allergic reactions) are strictly managed. Hygiene & Cleaning: Wash dishes, mop floors, and sanitize kitchen equipment to meet strict health codes. This often involves deep-cleaning. Customer Service: Operate the cash register or till, and maintain a friendly, welcoming environment for pupils during busy lunch periods. Stock Management: Help receive food deliveries, check expiration dates, and properly store items to prevent food waste. Typical RequirementsWork Schedule: Part-time hours, usually term-time only (working around 15-25 hours per week during the school year). This means you get school holidays off. Physical Stamina: You must be able to stand for long periods, frequently bend, and lift heavy items like supply boxes. Safeguarding: Because you work near children, a background check such as an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is legally required.Certifications: A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is highly beneficial, though ABOUT US:Randstad Education is the UK market leader for recruitment within education. We have been helping teachers and support staff to find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges and nurseries for nearly twenty years. Working with over 2500 schools each week, our staff support over 135,000 children every day across the country, so we can find the right match for your skills. The Liverpool branch is one of the oldest and busiest in the country and has a dedicated team of consultants working across primary, secondary and SEN. We now also have a dedicated section looking after school support roles such as technicians, administration and finance.WHAT NEXT?We are proud to support a diverse portfolio of schools across the North West, so even if this job or location is not suitable, we would still like to hear from you regarding your relevant experience, as we may have other roles available in schools, temporary or permanent, short-or long-term, full or part-time, which may be a better match.If your application is deemed suitable for this position an initial telephone interview will be offered immediately, We may be able to organise a face to face meeting also if you wish. Documents will be submitted and checked online and our consultants will guide you through how to do this. All candidates will be required to undergo child protection and UK eligibility checks, and be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all applicants to share this commitment.To discuss this in more detail, please contact Eileen Stackhouse your specialist secondary consultant via email on call our Liverpool branch on or Apply now!

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.Catering AssistantBradwell Court Residential Care Home, Congleton - Bradwell Grove, CW12 3SA£12.71 per hour12 hours per week (working hours 12:00 - 18:30) - no late nights, no split shiftsCook up your career in care with a better work-life balanceWe're excited to welcome a Catering Assistant to support the preparation and serving of nutritious, well-presented meals at Bradwell Court Residential Care Home in Congleton - Bradwell Grove, CW12 3SA, without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality. Working as part of a friendly kitchen team, you'll help create a positive dining experience for residents within a calm, well-organised environment.We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you've already found your calling or you're still discovering it, we'll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we'll help you get there.When you join Sanctuary Care, you're joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We're proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.Your roleSupport the catering team with basic food preparation and meal servicePresent and serve meals to a high standard for residentsFollow food hygiene and safety standards at all timesKeep kitchen and dining areas clean, safe and welcomingWork collaboratively with colleagues to support residents' daily experienceYour skillsA caring, enthusiastic approach with a genuine interest in older peopleGood teamwork skills and a willingness to support colleaguesAn understanding of safe food handling and cleaning practicesPrevious catering experience and a food hygiene certificate, or willingness to work towards oneClear communication skills and a flexible approachYour rewardsYou deserve more than the basics. That's why, alongside 28 days' annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) , occupationalsick pay linked to length of service, and a contributorypension , we've created a package to help you thrive:CQCinspection bonusHealth and wellbeing support - including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counsellingCompany-paid life insuranceParental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase schemeCompany-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development ProgrammeFlexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networksFree meals dependant on shift durationExclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangementsSome rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria - visit our website for more information.Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us? Apply today and join us in leading the way in care. Curious about what it's like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at or follow us on socials.Before you applyWe can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.