Catering Manager

THE CAMPION SCHOOL

A Catholic Science College

11-18 Boys' RC Comprehensive VA School

Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 3BX

Telephone: 01708 452332 Fax: 01708 456995

E-mail: contact@thecampionschool.org.uk

Website:  www.thecampionschool.org.uk

Catering Manager

Hours:  36 hours per week over 5 days / 40 weeks per year

Grade: Scale SO1 Points 23-25

Actual Salary: £32,985 - £34,815 per annum

Contract: Permanent

The Campion School is committed to providing the best possible learning and working environment for both pupils and staff.  The Catering manager is responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of the catering services to the school community and at times the wider community for special events and occasions that require catering and hospitality services. 

A competitive salary will be offered in accordance with experience and qualifications - Scale SO1 (£32,985-£34815) 40 weeks per year, 36 hours per week over 5 days. 

You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team that has cultivated a genuinely cohesive working environment – sharing ideas, best practice and resources. 

About us

When joining The Campion School, you’ll find a friendly environment that is geared to ensure that both staff and pupils are happy and equipped for success.  Our staff tell us they enjoy working here and this is evidenced by our low staff turnover rates.

Working here, you’ll find that you’re supported in your career and given ample opportunity to continue learning and thrive. Whilst we are a Catholic school, we are very proud to have a diverse team that supports the ethos of the school.  This contributes hugely to creating what we feel to be an incredibly welcoming place of work.

Outside the classroom, there is plenty of opportunity to get involved further. We have a keen focus on sport, music and charity work and all staff are welcome to get involved should they wish.

Please apply online.

Closing date: 09:00 Monday, 11^th November 2024

Interviews and selection will take place on either the 14^th or 15^th November with a decision on the preferred candidate made on the afternoon/evening of 15^th November. 

As part of the selection process, we would like you to plan and prepare a meal for either 20 or 40 students.  Please add within your application a recipe that you will prepare as part of the selection process.  You must include ingredients quantities (for 20 or 40 servings), method and highlight all allergens.  Should you be invited to interview the school will purchase the required ingredients for you to use on the day.  

You will prepare, cook, and serve this meal to a mixed group of students and they will provide feedback which will form part of the selection process. You will have 3 hours from preparation to serving.  Please allow time to brief the Catering Team and the Midday Assistants. 

This exercise will enable you to demonstrate your skills and abilities as well as an opportunity to interact with the staff team and a mixed age group of students. 

Further information on this vacancy contact Justin Barrett on  01708 452332 or email him directly on jbarrett@thecampionschool.org.uk