Assistant Trust Catering Manager

Castleford Trust is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Trust Catering Manager to support the strategic leadership and operational delivery of our Trust-wide catering service. We are looking for a proactive and resilient professional who can build strong relationships and drive high standards across multiple sites.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping and developing a high-quality, compliant, and efficient catering service across our academies. Our delivery model enables school leaders to focus on educational excellence, while ensuring pupils benefit from nutritious, well-managed food provision.

Working closely with the Trust Catering Manager and wider Trust leadership, you will support the delivery of a consistent, high-standard catering service across all sites. You will contribute to both strategic planning and hands-on operational management, ensuring compliance, quality, and continuous improvement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the strategic development and day-to-day management of the Trust catering service
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, health and safety, and statutory regulations (including COSHH and HACCP)
• Overseeing menu planning, food quality, and service standards
• Supporting contract management, including maintenance of catering equipment
• Monitoring performance, supporting the implementation of quality assurance processes, and driving service improvements
• Supporting, training, and developing catering teams across the Trust including day to day service provision support as required

You will bring:

• Significant experience delivering a high-quality catering service in an educational or commercial setting
• Proven experience developing and implementing catering strategies, policies, and procedures
• Strong understanding of catering legislation and regulatory frameworks, including food safety and health and safety
• Experience of quality assurance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement
• A track record of supporting and developing staff and teams
• A strong skill set in food preparation and cooking to enable good quality nutritious meals.

You will be:

• Committed to the Trust’s ethos, values, and vision
• A strong communicator, confident working with a wide range of stakeholders
• Able to inspire and support colleagues to drive improvement
• Organised, adaptable, and resilient, with a solution-focused approach
• Willing to travel regularly between sites and hold a full UK driving licence

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.

Safeguarding and DBS Clearance: Castleford Trust are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.