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  • Location: Swansea,
  • Salary Type: Annual
  • Language: English
  • Closing Date: 17 February, 2026 12:00 AM
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Olchfa School: Assistant Catering Manager

Swansea Council
Olchfa School
Gower Road
Sketty
Swansea
SA2 7AB

Tel: 01792 534300
[email protected]
www.olchfa.org.uk

Olchfa is delighted to offer this role to someone looking to move into a management position within the catering industry and Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to assist in leading and managing our catering team.

Olchfa runs its catering provision in-house, meaning all catering staff are employed directly by the school.

The successful candidate must have experience of working in a kitchen environment, great customer service skills, comfortable in a customer facing environment, work well under pressure in a fast paced working environment, enjoy learning new skills and have a real enthusiasm for food.

As Assistant Catering Manager, you will be ready to take on management responsibilities in a kitchen environment, supporting the Catering Manager on a daily basis and deputising for them when necessary.

The role will require someone who can support the Catering Manager in creating, preparing and serving healthy and appetising meals, have high standards and expectations of themselves and for those in their team, a vision for identifying new opportunities or creating innovative new ideas, and a relentless approach to providing a high quality service provision - all whilst ensuring complete safety compliance and the highest hygiene standards.

In return, you can expect:
  • Term time only employment (no school holiday working)
  • Monday to Friday hours
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • Subsidised use of our Calon Fitness Suite
  • Subsidised Private Health Care
  • All required uniform and training provided

A detailed job description, person specification and school application form can be downloaded from www.eteach.com or by email request to [email protected]

Further information on this post is available from Simon Roberts, Business & Finance Director, on 01792 534300.

Applications may be returned by email or by post but must be received at the school by 9am on Monday 2 February 2026.

Olchfa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Within Swansea Council, there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding