Job Introduction
We are now looking to appoint an energetic and innovative Deputy Catering Manager to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of The Kitchen, supporting the Catering Manager in delivering excellent service, and driving forward our vision for healthy, sustainable school dining.
Launched in September 2025, The Kitchen at Toynbee School is our in-house catering service for pupils, staff, and visitors. Our vision is to create a vibrant, sustainable dining experience — from nutritious main meals to convenient “on the go” options — that supports health and wellbeing across our whole community. We are committed to serving high-quality, locally sourced meals that promote health, celebrate variety, and respect the planet. By offering outstanding value for money and ensuring every stakeholder — especially the most vulnerable — enjoys the best meal of their day, we aim to build a welcoming and supportive food culture that fosters community, wellbeing, and a lifelong love of good food.
The successful candidate supporting the Catering Manager will be responsible for supporting the planning, delivery, and quality assurance of our catering service. This will include supervising staff, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and customer service. You will help lead on menu development, promote sustainability through local sourcing and waste reduction, and work closely with staff, pupils, and external partners to enhance the dining experience at Toynbee School.
The successful candidate will:
· Be passionate about food, sustainability, and support young people’s health and wellbeing.
· Experience of working in the catering industry, private or public sector.
· Lead by example and inspire the catering team.
· Have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
· Be forward-thinking, innovative, and able to adapt in a busy environment.
Whilst previous experience in a school setting is not essential, a strong background in catering and a genuine passion for supporting young people to thrive is crucial.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a school that is not only proud of its strong reputation and success in the community, but also committed to investing in its people. We have an excellent track record of developing and supporting our staff to progress both professionally and in their careers.
We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive suitable interest.
Candidate Application Pack and Application Form: www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk/vacancies CVs will not be accepted.
Completed Application Forms should be submitted to: recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk.
Toynbee School Website: www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk
Contact us: 023 80269026 or recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk
Closing Date:9th October
Interviews Date:16th October
Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
“Toynbee School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.”
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
