School Catering Manager - Blackburn

Job Description:

School Catering Manager - Blackburn - Monday to Friday

£16.50 per hour | Blackburn | Monday to Friday | 08:30-14:00 | School Catering Manager

Humly are recruiting for a School Catering Manager to work at a school in Blackburn, supporting the smooth running of the school kitchen and lunchtime catering provision.

This Catering Manager role is ideal for someone with experience as a School Cook, Cook Supervisor, Kitchen Manager, Catering Supervisor or Catering Manager. The school needs someone organised, reliable and confident managing food preparation, kitchen routines, food hygiene, stock control and a small catering team within a busy school environment.

Role Details

Location: Blackburn
Pay Rate: To be confirmed
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Hours: 08:30-14:00
Role Type: School-based catering role

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be supporting the school with:

* Managing the day-to-day running of the school kitchen

* Preparing, cooking and serving school meals

* Leading kitchen routines and supporting catering staff

* Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness

* Following food safety, health and safety and allergen procedures

* Managing stock, food orders and kitchen supplies

* Supporting portion control, waste reduction and efficient food service

* Ensuring meals are served on time and to a good standard

* Communicating professionally with school staff and pupils

* Keeping accurate kitchen, cleaning and food safety records where required

You’ll Be a Good Fit If You…

* Have experience as a Catering Manager, Kitchen Manager, Cook Supervisor, School Cook or Catering Supervisor

* Have experience working in a school kitchen, nursery kitchen, care setting, hospitality kitchen or similar catering environment

* Are confident preparing and serving meals in line with food hygiene standards

* Understand food safety, allergen awareness and safe food storage

* Can lead by example and support kitchen staff effectively

* Are organised, reliable and able to work to school lunchtime deadlines

* Can manage stock, supplies and kitchen routines efficiently

* Have strong communication skills and a professional approach

* Hold a Food Hygiene qualification, or are willing to update this if required

* Have an enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or are willing to apply for one

* Are willing to complete Humly’s safeguarding and compliance process before placement

Why Work with Humly?

* The Humly App - manage your availability and diary digitally

* Humly Academy - access free CPD and safeguarding training once compliant

* £100 Referral Bonus - refer a friend and earn once they complete their first booking

* Support from the local Humly North West team

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Catering Manager, School Cook or Kitchen Manager who wants a consistent Monday to Friday role in a Blackburn school.

Compliance

Humly North West is acting as an employment business for this school-based booking.

Humly prioritises the safety of children; therefore, all applicants must pass our comprehensive safeguarding process, including an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and invite applications from all suitably qualified candidates. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed