Head Cook - Flexible, Career-Graded School Kitchen Leader

Shetland Islands Council; Aith; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Shetland Islands Council is seeking a Head Cook for Aith Junior High School to lead a large school kitchen and its surrounds, delivering a full catering service. The role includes menu planning, food preparation, dietary meals, and budget control.

You will supervise staff, ensure Food Safety standards, maintain records, and liaise with Head Teachers, health professionals, parents and suppliers to support school meals initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a large kitchen catering for school meals.
• Ability to plan menus meeting nutritional standards and approved guidelines.
• Competence in food preparation, cooking and special dietary meals where required.

Responsabilités

• Oversee all activities in the school kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Plan menus and ensure nutritional standards are implemented.
• Prepare food, manage portions, purchases, and stock control.

Connaissances

Cooking skills

Menu planning

Budgeting

Stock control

Staff supervision

Health & safety

Liaison with stakeholders

Description du poste

Shetland Islands Council is seeking a Head Cook for Aith Junior High School to lead a large school kitchen and its surrounds, delivering a full catering service. The role includes menu planning, food preparation, dietary meals, and budget control.

You will supervise staff, ensure Food Safety standards, maintain records, and liaise with Head Teachers, health professionals, parents and suppliers to support school meals initiatives.