Catering Manager - Ridgeway Primary Academy

Salary: Grade 5, Point 7 - 9 (£26,403 - £27,254 per annum approx whole year). Actual salary £20,037 - £20,682 per annum approx depending on years' service.

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.5 hrs per week, Monday - Friday 8.00 am - 3.00 pm with 30 mins break, Term Time only (38 pupil weeks, plus 5 days when students are not in school).

Start Date: May 2026 or sooner if possible.

Ridgeway Primary Academy has an excellent reputation and provides a lively and creative environment in which to work. We gained 'Good' in our most recent Ofsted inspection and are a founding member of Primitas Learning Partnership, a new Multi Academy Trust which seeks to make a positive difference in the local community.

We are committed to providing an excellent catering service. We are a large successful primary school serving over 200 lunches each day and also provide lunches and teas for our on site nursery and the after school club.

We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic member of staff to produce, cook and create suitable menus, whilst providing proactive management and development of staff.

• NVQ Level 1 and 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 or equivalent.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate.
• Willingness to perform all duties set by the CMC Consultant/Business Manager and flexible with hours that may be altered to suit the service needs.
• Motivation for quality and the highest standards in food production, presentation, and service.
• Experience creating and cooking healthy, delicious meals.
• Effective communication skills with an emphasis on customer care and ability to work as part of a team.
• Meticulous understanding of all Food Safety systems; IT skills are essential for data inputting within the role.

• Access to continued professional development.
• Flexible hours and an understanding that work needs to work for you.
• Childcare discount.
• Access to free counselling services.
• A supportive team environment.
• Wellbeing focused leadership team and wellness programmes.
• Competitive salary.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Access to free gym membership.
• Option to join a healthcare plan at a reduced rate.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 17th April 2026

INTERVIEWS: Week beginning 20th April 2026

To apply for a post, please complete the application form and equality and diversity monitoring form and return them to Mrs Judith Crook, PA to the Co Headteachers. Email: . CVs will not be accepted. Applications should be made on the Primitas application form (link available at the bottom of the advert).

Ridgeway Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references, and an online search. You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications, and suitable references. This post is subject to a 'disclosure' check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.