Following the retirement of our long-standing Catering Manager, an exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the Spencer Academies Trust catering team within Sunnyside Spencer Academy in Chilwell.  As Catering Manager, you will lead a busy primary kitchen with two Catering Assistants to deliver high-quality, nutritious meals in a safe, welcoming environment. 

You’ll be responsible for:

• Planning menus in collaboration with the central catering team

• Managing food orders, budgets, and HACCP records

• Leading and motivating staff, managing roles and responsibilities within the team, ensuring adequate cover

• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and customer satisfaction

• Enhancing our food offering and managing multiple dining spaces and sittings

• Supporting staff development and conducting performance reviews

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone with:

• Experience in professional kitchens and preparing fresh food

• Proven leadership in catering environments

• Strong organisational, communication, and decision-making skills

• Knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and HACCP principles

• A proactive, flexible approach and commitment to excellence

• A professional catering qualification and Food Hygiene certification (desirable)

If you would like to find out more about working with us, then please contact Nicola Taylor info@spencertrust.org.uk

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date. 

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre- employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.