Assistant Catering Manager

Band 6 NJC 7-11

Actual Salary starting at £22,707

Term Time Plus 1 Week

Required: February 2026 or Soonest thereafter  

Bradford Forster Academy is an 11-16 Church of England secondary Academy and part of the Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT), a growing Christian Multi-Academy Trust based in Bradford.  The Academy opened on 1 September 2015 and now has approximately 1000 students on roll.  Within BDAT there is an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of growing diverse schools.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, approachable, and aspiring leader to be our Assistant Catering Manager a true Culinary Co-Pilot! You will promote and help manage a professional, delicious, and courteous service that is consistent with the academy’s ethos (and maybe their collective sweet tooth!).

The successful person will be supporting the Catering Manager in overseeing all kitchen operations, from supervising the team and ensuring perfect portion control to guaranteeing our hygiene standards are rigorously maintained and sparkle-clean. You will be self-motivated, exceptionally well organised (especially when faced with a lunchtime rush!), and a fantastic team player. If you are looking to join an academy with a culture of professional learning and reflection, where your efforts fuel the future generation, then please step up to the plate—we want to hear from you!

The successful candidate will:

·         A good level of general education

·         Experience in high volume food production

·         An ability to understand oral instructions and an ability to read and write in English

·         A willingness to undertake training in relevant areas (full training will be provided)

·         A caring approach and willingness to work with students

We can offer you:

·         An attractive, very well resourced working environment

·         Effective and supportive colleagues

·         Friendly and well behaved students

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Closing Date: Monday 23^rd February 2026

Interview Date: TBC