Head of Kitchen

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertas Group in the UK is seeking a temporary, ongoing Head of Kitchen for a designated school. The role focuses on planning, cooking meals for pupils and staff, running daily kitchen operations and supervising catering staff.

It is a weekday post of 30 hours, 08:00 to 14:00, with starts from 2 November for those with an enhanced DBS check for children. DBS confirmation, right to work and references are required.

Qualifications

• Head of Kitchen experience or supervisory catering role.
• Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
• Supervise and support catering staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and hygiene regulations.
• Monitor stock levels and place food orders.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and organised.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Independent worker

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Vertas Group is recruiting a temporary, ongoing Head of Kitchen for one designated school, to be confirmed at interview. The work centres on planning and cooking meals for pupils and staff, running the kitchen day to day, and supervising catering staff. It is a weekday post of 30 hours, 08:00 to 14:00, suited to candidates already holding an enhanced DBS with a children's barred list check. Starts are from 2 November, with an immediate start for those who already hold that check.

What the job involves

• Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for pupils and staff
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the kitchen
• Supervise and support catering staff
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and hygiene regulations
• Monitor stock levels and place food orders
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and organised

What’s required

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certificate, with qualifications verified

Experience

• Previous experience as a Head of Kitchen, Kitchen Manager or supervisory catering role
• Experience managing a busy kitchen and leading a team

Skills & knowledge

• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Works independently and as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check
• Right to work
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational health and medical clearance
• Assessment of suitability to work with children
• Declaration of cautions and convictions not protected under filtering rules

Other

• Reliable, professional and committed to high standards

Nice to have

• Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check already held on the Update Service