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King Edward VI School, Lichfield is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by Ofsted in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant Cathedral City that is easily accessible from the surrounding areas.
Links to the Application Forms, Recruitment Monitoring Form & Guidance Notes are at the bottom of this page.
Catering Manager
Dates: Apply by 9:00am Monday, 13 October 2025
Interviews: Friday, 17 October 2025
Salary: Grade 6 - £27,254 - £30,024 (£14.13 per hour - £15.56) per annum – pro rata
Actual starting salary from £23,305 per annum
Contract type: 37 hours per week Term-time plus 3 days
Contract term: Permanent
Required by: As soon as possible
We are looking to appoint an experienced, self-motivated and committed Catering Manager with strong
communication skills to join our friendly, experienced team. You would report to the Business Manager, but
would also need to be able to inspire, supervise and develop a team of Catering Assistants.
The role will ensure a smooth and efficient service across 3 lunch service areas. Our ideal candidate is
someone who is creative and able to use initiative, your skills in working with colleagues and young people
are as important as previous catering experience. IT and administrative skills are essential.
Working hours are 6:30am – 14:30pm term -time and it would also be preferred if occasional out of hours
could be worked for school events. Duties to include:
- You must be able to provide an effective, efficient and financially sustainable catering service
- Skilled cooking and preparation
- Operate a system of stock control
- Keep organised records of monitoring, training, cleaning, supplier details to demonstrate
compliance and effectiveness - Ordering of all food and other commodities required from designated suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to the service, with
particular regard to Health & Safety and Hygiene Regulations and control of food allergens - Be responsible for delivering a good quality service that meets the required standards and the
needs of the school - Lead and provide catering for school events external to the canteen service
- Manage the Cashless Catering System across the canteens including reporting system
- Review staff training needs and arrange appropriate training with our external Catering Consultant
company - Have a sound knowledge and understanding of Government legislation on nutritional standards in
schools - Be fully conversant with HACCP
Lunchtime Supervisors
Required by: Immediately
Salary: Grade 2 – £24,027 per annum – pro rata. Actual starting salary £12.45 per hour
Contract term: Permanent/Part Time/Term Time Only
We are seeking to appoint reliable, flexible Lunchtime Supervisors to work within a friendly, supportive and well established team. Duties to include supervising students during lunchtimes in the dining areas and surrounding school grounds both inside and out. Applicants should be able to relate well to children, young adults and staff, act responsibly and be able to keep calm and respond quickly to situations.
Further information
To make an application the documents that you will need are at the bottom of this page. Please email completed applications to office@keslichfield.org.uk.
For further information on any of our vacancies please email office@keslichfield.org.uk or telephone 01543 255714.
This school 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.
These positions are subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.
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