Head of Kitchen Assistant

Essential Employment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Essential Employment is recruiting a Head Kitchen Assistant for Brinsley Primary School in Nottingham. The role involves leading the catering service, planning and cooking meals to high standards, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Working Monday to Friday during term time only, 25 hours per week from 08:30 to 13:30, you will supervise staff, monitor stock, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising catering operations in a school or similar setting.
• Proven ability to lead a team and plan meals to high standards.
• Strong organisational and health-safety awareness.

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 experience

Leadership

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Head Kitchen Assistant needed in Brinsley , £13.77h

PAYE – 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

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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