Deputy Catering Manager at Calthorpe Academy

55 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/CA/65552

Location

Darwin Street, Highgate, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 0TP

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£19,672.00 - £21,671.00 Annually (Actual)
30 Hours Per week

Closing Date

11:59pm, 31st Jan 2026

Start Date

To Be Confirmed

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Driving licence required

Interview Date(s)

To Be confirmed

Interview Date(s) To Be confirmed

About this Role

Job Description: Deputy Catering Manager

(Oakland School part of Calthorpe Academy)

Reports to: Catering Manager
Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only

Purpose of Job

Purpose of the Job
To lead the satellite catering provision at Oakland School, a small and welcoming special school with around 50 learners with a range of special educational needs. You will ensure that all pupils receive healthy, nutritious, and high-quality meals in a caring and supportive environment.

You will be responsible for managing one catering staff member on site and will work under the guidance and support of the Catering Manager based at our main site. You will also deputise for the Catering Manager when required, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the catering service at Oakland School.

Duties and Responsibilities

To assist the Catering Manager in:

Planning and preparing menus suitable for Oakland School's offsite provision.
Overseeing food preparation and ensuring high-quality meals are delivered.
Monitoring stock levels and placing orders with suppliers.
Checking, recording, and storing food deliveries according to Health & Safety and audit requirements.
Sourcing suppliers and ensuring best value in procurement.
Ensuring Health & Safety checks and records are maintained daily in line with HACCP regulations.
Maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards in the kitchen.
Supporting with the preparation of food for other events or functions, when needed.
Keeping accurate financial records for the Oakland School offsite catering provision.
Managing and motivating the Catering Staff, ensuring appropriate training and effective deployment.
Liaising with staff, suppliers, and other stakeholders as necessary.
Upholding the ethos, vision, and aims of Oakland School.

Specific Duties for the Deputy Catering Manager

Managing all catering systems and processes at Oakland School's offsite location.
Recording daily temperature checks and maintaining Health & Safety standards.
Rotating stock and monitoring expiry dates daily.
Handling and reconciling all cash and ensuring secure storage, with daily reconciliation sheets submitted to the Catering Manager.
Deputising for the Catering Manager as required.
Performing other reasonable catering duties as requested by the Catering Manager or leadership team.

Requirements
The ability to confidently fulfil all verbal communication requirements in English is essential.

Safeguarding Commitment
Calthorpe Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work