Head Of Kitchen

The Methodist Church in Britain; Tetford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertas's catering team is recruiting a Head of Kitchen to run the kitchen at Kingsfleet Primary School. The role covers day-to-day kitchen management, preparing and serving meals to pupils and staff, food safety compliance, stock ordering, budgets and supervising kitchen staff.

The post is term time only, 30 hours a week on weekdays from 8am to 2pm. Applicants need a driving licence and access to a vehicle, and the role requires an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a kitchen or catering team.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Solid time management and allocation of tasks.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the school kitchen.
• Ensure the delivery of nutritious meals to pupils and staff.
• Prepare and serve meals to pupils and staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene regulations.
• Order stock and manage budgets.
• Supervise and support kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Vertas's catering team is recruiting a Head of Kitchen to run the kitchen at Kingsfleet Primary School. The role covers day-to-day kitchen management, preparing and serving meals to pupils and staff, food safety compliance, stock ordering, budgets and supervising kitchen staff. The post is term time only, 30 hours a week on weekdays from 8am to 2pm. Applicants need a driving licence and access to a vehicle, and the role requires an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Manage the day-to-day running of the school kitchen
• Ensure the delivery of nutritious meals
• Prepare and serve meals to pupils and staff
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene regulations
• Order stock and manage budgets
• Supervise and support kitchen staff

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role

Skills & knowledge

• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Time-management skills
• Knowledge of food safety standards
• Works independently and as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Children's Barred List check, where applicable
• Right to work in the UK
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults