Head Cook & Kitchen Lead: School Nutrition & Menu Planning

Cambian Group; Paignton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambian Group at Devon School in Paignton, England, is seeking a dedicated catering professional to prepare and cook meals daily to high standards for students aged 7 to 18 with SEMH needs. The role includes catering for meetings and events, planning menus with dietary considerations, and leading a small kitchen team.

The post requires strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations, and a commitment to ongoing training and compliance within a caring, safeguarding-focused

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Able to cook fresh, healthy meals from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Daily preparation and cooking of meals to a high standard.
• Catering for meetings and school events.
• Managing a small kitchen team.
• Menu planning with attention to dietary needs.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Attending training and supporting compliance.

Job description

Cambian Group at Devon School in Paignton, England, is seeking a dedicated catering professional to prepare and cook meals daily to high standards for students aged 7 to 18 with SEMH needs. The role includes catering for meetings and events, planning menus with dietary considerations, and leading a small kitchen team.

The post requires strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations, and a commitment to ongoing training and compliance within a caring, safeguarding-focused