Head of Kitchen Assistant

Essential Employment; Brinsley CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Essential Employment is recruiting a Head Kitchen Assistant for Brinsley Primary School in Nottinghamshire. The role leads the catering service, plans and cooks meals, and ensures food safety compliance.

It is term-time only, Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week, paid PAYE at £13.77 per hour. This position requires supervisory catering experience, strong leadership and organisational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory catering role essential.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable and committed to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals for pupils and staff
• Manage kitchen operations and supervise catering staff
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as required
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment

Skills

Supervisory catering

Leadership

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Head Kitchen Assistant needed in Brinsley , £13.77hPAYE - Reference:1773823

Monday - Friday term time only. - 25 hours per week (08:30am to 13:30pm)

A Head of Kitchen is required to lead the catering service at Brinsley primary school in Nottingham. This role involves managing kitchen operations, preparing meals to a high standard, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals for pupils and staff
• Manage kitchen operations and supervise catering staff
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food hygiene standards
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as required
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a supervisory catering role essential
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable and committed to high standards