Catering Supervisor - All Saints C of E Primary School

All Saints Church of England Primary School is situated in the heart of Coventry. As a one-form entry primary school with a nursery, we pride ourselves on fostering a warm, family-oriented atmosphere where every individual is known, valued, and supported. We provide a friendly and welcoming environment, placing a strong emphasis on the pastoral and spiritual development of our children, families, and staff. Our ethos is firmly rooted in Christian values and the principles of British Values.

We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, and inspirational individual to lead our catering provision from September 2026. The successful candidate will ideally have experience working within a school kitchen environment, either as a Cook or Catering Assistant.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is innovative, creative, and passionate about promoting healthy eating. You will play a key role in ensuring our children enjoy nutritious, high-quality meals and develop positive attitudes towards healthy food from an early age. The role involves preparing healthy and delicious meals, planning menus, managing stock and ordering supplies, and implementing improvements to ensure excellent service delivery within budget and timescales.

The successful candidate will be committed to maintaining high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and personal hygiene at all times.

The successful candidate will:

• Prepare and serve nutritious, high-quality meals for our pupils.
• Plan menus and effectively manage catering budgets.
• Lead, support, and motivate another member of the catering team.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of catering legislation, including allergen management.
• Communicate confidently and professionally with all stakeholders.

For further information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

We can offer:

• A welcoming school community with friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Children who are exceptionally well behaved and eager to learn.
• Membership of the excellent West Midlands Pension Fund scheme.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. To arrange a mutually convenient time to meet with Mrs Cara Page, please contact the school office.

Closing date: 08th July 2026

Interview date: 10th July 2026

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.  

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.