Assistant Catering Manager

Priory School is looking for an enthusiastic and confident Assistant Catering Manager to support our Catering Manager in running our efficient and effective school lunch service.

Priory School is a “Good” Ofsted rated, diverse & multi-cultural Primary Foundation School located on the outskirts of Slough. There are approximately 600 children ranging from Nursery to Year 6. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of a creative and inspirational team in a supportive and caring environment.

Responsibilities include:

• To assist the Catering Manager with the preparation, cooking and serving of food
• To deputise for the Catering Manager during periods of absence
• To assist the Catering Manager with marketing the facility, including Open Days and updating displays, menus
• To assist the Catering Manager with maintaining stock levels
• To assist the Catering Manager with running pupil cookery clubs and assist with delivering the D&T curriculum

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following attributes:-

• Experience of working in a catering environment
• Be passionate about providing healthy home-cooked food to a high standard
• A commitment to ensuring the highest standards of kitchen practice and hygiene.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict timescales in a very busy environment
• Willingness to undergo regular CPD relevant to their job role
• Ability to build positive working relationships with the team, pupils and other stakeholders

Salary is SCP 12, Level 4 £28,775 FTE, actual salary 37 hours per week (term time plus 5 Insets) - £24,680. Hours of work Monday-Friday, 7.00 am until 3.00 pm (including break).

Application information:

Closing Date: Thursday 17th July 2025 at 12.00 noon

Interviews: The date and time of interviews will be communicated to those candidates who are shortlisted.

Previous candidates need not apply

To apply, please go to our website www.prioryschool.com to download an application pack or email recruitment@prioryschool.com.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check will be sought for the successful candidate.