Horton Lodge Special School

Catering Manager

37 hours per week term Time

Permanent Mon-Fri

Horton Lodge School is a primary school for children ages 2-11 with physical disabilities and allied needs, including learning, communication, sensory and medical and we are recruiting an experienced individual to lead and manage our school catering provision to start September 2022.

Horton Lodge School is committed to delivering an excellent catering service for all of our pupils and staff and the post holder should be enthusiastic about working alongside staff and pupils to develop nutritious and exciting meals for everyone to enjoy. The school operates a residential facility and there will be a requirement for the post holder to deliver catering for a small number of evening meals and breakfast.

You must also be able to demonstrate practical experience of working in a catering environment, the ability to create menus, leadership and management of a small team while ensuring excellent food is produced within budget and on time.

For further information about the role please refer to the Job Profile A8277 Catering Manager.

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to visit Horton Lodge School prior to submitting their application. Please contact Emily Farr to arrange a visit via email office@hortonlodge.staffs.sch.uk.

Application packs are available online at WM jobs or from the school. Further details of the post can be requested by email to office@hortonlodge.staffs.sch.uk or by calling the school office on 01538 306214. Your application should consist of an Application Form, Recruitment Monitoring Form and an accompanying letter (no more than an A4 page) detailing your skills, knowledge, suitability and experience in relation to the job description and person specification

Horton Lodge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; applicants will therefore be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date for applications:  Friday 14^th July 2022

Interview date: week commencing Monday 18^th July 2022