Hillary Primary School is recruiting a Catering Manager in Walsall, United Kingdom. The Catering Manager leads a substantial primary-school meal service, advertised as serving approximately 450–500 meals daily.
Employer: Hillary Primary School
Location: Walsall, United Kingdom
Working pattern: full time
Advertised pay: £25,990.00 – £28,377.00 Annually (Actual)
Closing date: 2026-10-30, 09:00 GMT (UTC+0)
Role and responsibilities
Plan menus and oversee meal production, staff rotas, purchasing, stock and budget controls. Maintain allergen arrangements, food-safety records, cleaning schedules and safe working practices. The role also improves meal uptake, manages customer feedback and supports special school events.
Requirements
The advert seeks an experienced catering professional able to lead staff and run a safe, financially sustainable service. Knowledge of School Food Standards, HACCP, COSHH and health-and-safety responsibilities is relevant to the duties. Check the full specification for required certificates and experience.
Preparing your application
Give the size and type of catering service you have managed, including team and meal volumes where relevant. Explain an example of controlling waste or costs without compromising quality. Show how you maintained allergen controls and clear staff responsibilities during a busy service.
How to apply
Use the employer-designated application link below to open the full vacancy and complete its application form. The school or trust has specified that a CV alone will not be accepted. Read the person specification and any recruitment pack before submitting; use them to check every essential criterion and the documents required for this particular appointment. Closing date: 2026-10-30, 09:00 GMT (UTC+0). Apply early because school employers may close adverts before the stated deadline.
Prepare an accurate employment history and explain any gaps where the form asks for them. Check qualification names, dates and referee contact details before sending. Keep a copy of your completed form and submission confirmation. This post involves a school setting, so follow the employer's safeguarding declarations and pre-employment checks. The listing says visa sponsorship is unavailable for this vacancy; applicants should check their eligibility before applying.
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Source: Employer-published vacancy on Teaching Vacancies. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Independently summarised by SmartLinksJobs; checked 29 October 2026 UTC.