Head Of Kitchen

Civic Recruitment Limited; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly Pay

Local Authority environment

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Sutton-in-Ashfield seeks a seasoned Head of Kitchen to lead the school dining service, ensuring nutritious, high-quality meals for pupils and staff while upholding food safety and hygiene standards.

The role covers managing daily kitchen operations, directing a small catering team, and maintaining records and compliance within a Local Authority environment; 2-month contract, full-time hours, with bi-weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory catering role.
• Valid Food Safety Certificate.
• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Capability to lead and inspire a small catering team.
• Experience in high-volume meal preparation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and exercise initiative.
• Dedication to high standards of food quality and customer service.
• Dependable, adaptable, and professional demeanor.
• Experience in a school, educational, or Local Authority catering setting.
• Relevant qualifications in catering or professional cookery.
• Familiarity with school food standards and nutritional guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and serve meals for students and staff.
• Oversee and direct the daily functions of the school kitchen.
• Lead and support the catering team effectively.
• Ensure meals meet high standards of quality and presentation.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding protocols.
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate ordering as necessary.
• Oversee food storage and stock rotation practices.
• Keep precise records related to food safety and kitchen operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Optimize kitchen resources and minimize food waste.
• Enhance the dining experience for students and staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food safety

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Head of Kitchen Civic Recruitment Limited•Sutton in Ashfield, NTT, gb

Head of Kitchen - Primary School

2 Month Contract | Local Authority

Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Contract: 2 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Enhanced DBS Required

Food Safety Certificate Required

Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Head of Kitchen to spearhead the catering services at a Local Authority primary school in Sutton-in-Ashfield. This role involves managing the kitchen's daily operations, ensuring that nutritious and high-quality meals are consistently provided to students and staff. The position demands adherence to the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer service. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented and proactive catering professional with a background in supervisory roles and a dedication to delivering exceptional school meal services.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, and serve meals for students and staff.
  
• Oversee and direct the daily functions of the school kitchen.
  
• Lead and support the catering team effectively.
  
• Ensure meals meet high standards of quality and presentation.
  
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
  
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding protocols.
  
• Manage inventory levels and coordinate ordering as necessary.
  
• Oversee food storage and stock rotation practices.
  
• Keep precise records related to food safety and kitchen operations.
  
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
  
• Optimize kitchen resources and minimize food waste.
  
• Enhance the dining experience for students and staff.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a supervisory catering role.
  
• Valid Food Safety Certificate.
  
• Enhanced DBS Check.
  
• Capability to lead and inspire a small catering team.
  
• Experience in high-volume meal preparation.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
  
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
  
• Ability to work autonomously and exercise initiative.
  
• Dedication to high standards of food quality and customer service.
  
• Dependable, adaptable, and professional demeanor.
  
• Experience in a school, educational, or Local Authority catering setting.
  
• Relevant qualifications in catering or professional cookery.
  
• Familiarity with school food standards and nutritional guidelines.
  

What's on Offer?

• 2 Month Contract
  
• Local Authority School Environment
  
• Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
  
• Food Safety Certificate Required
  
• Enhanced DBS Required
  
• Bi-weekly Pay
  
• Opportunity to lead a dynamic school catering operation.
  
• Supportive and friendly work environment.
  
• A rewarding role contributing to the well-being of students through nutritious, high-quality meals.
  

This position is ideal for individuals with experience as a Head Cook, Kitchen Manager, Catering Supervisor, School Cook, Chef Manager, Catering Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, or Head of Catering.