Catering Manager at Epping St Johns Church of England School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/ESJCES/20967

Location

Bury Lane, Epping, Essex, CM16 5JB

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£29,652.28 - £36,003.44 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date

Midnight, Thu 2nd Apr, 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

We are seeking a dynamic, adaptable, and confident leader to oversee and develop the catering service at Epping St John Academy based in Epping, Essex. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, nutritious, and modern food offerings to our school community. You will be responsible for the overall management of school catering operations, including the preparation and presentation of food in line with statutory regulations, Trust standards, and food safety legislation. Oversees menu planning, stock control, ordering, and budget management, ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with cost controls. Leads catering staff to deliver high-quality, portion-controlled meals following standardised recipes, while ensuring timely service for meals, breaks, and events. Implements healthy, balanced menus, adapts offerings based on feedback and cost, and organises themed or special catering functions as required. Maintains strong supplier relationships and ensures all catering activity meets academy and Trust requirements.

About the school

At Epping St John Academy, we are proud to be among the first schools in the country to implement an innovative self-service till system, alongside a pre-ordering platform for our sixth form students and staff. We are looking for someone who can build on this forward-thinking approach and continue to enhance the overall dining experience.

The school is conveniently located near a Central Line train station, with excellent local bus links and on-site parking available.

About the Trust

BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.

The Trust’s vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals.

What can BMAT offer you?
BMAT provides a range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being:

Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to work
Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice
Lifestyle and discount savings
Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support

BMAT Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)