Four Acres Primary School is seeking a motivated Catering Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a busy, child-centred school kitchen—delivering a warm welcome and a high-quality catering service that meets Trust Zest Catering standards for service, quality and presentation, in line with legislation and financial targets. You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential.
About Four Acres Academy
Four Acres is a warm, inclusive community where relationships matter and every child is known and supported as an individual. Our staff work collaboratively to foster curiosity, confidence and kindness, creating a positive learning environment where children thrive academically, socially and emotionally. As part of Futura Learning Partnership, we benefit from strong collaboration, excellent professional development and a shared commitment to helping every child flourish.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Brings energy, commitment and creativity.
- Has proven catering experience, including running a kitchen and supervising staff.
- Holds a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Understands food safety, hygiene and health & safety legislation.
- Can manage stock, ordering, cashless systems and financial controls.
- Leads by example and builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, staff and visitors.
Our Culture and Offer
At Four Acres, you’ll find a collaborative environment, purposeful professional development and a commitment to wellbeing. All colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan providing up to £500 per year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.
How to Apply
To apply and find out more, please click the Apply button.
Closing date: 22/03/26
Please note: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
Safeguarding Statement:
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. For this post, prior to appointment Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your existing/most recent employer and completed by a Headteacher/appropriate senior manager/HR Lead, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, online searches and for Teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce. In some settings a Declaration will be required in order to meet our obligations under the ‘Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.
Equal Opportunities:
At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve