Head of Kitchen (Primary School)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Diss; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Veritas Group is seeking a Head of Kitchen for the Catering team at St Botolph's Primary School. The role covers running the school kitchen and its small team, preparing and serving 80 to 100 meals a day, and ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene rules.

It is a term-time post of 30 hours across Monday to Friday, 8am to 2pm, with three PD days. A driving licence with access to a vehicle and an enhanced DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership required to manage a small kitchen team.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the school kitchen and its team.
• Prepare and serve 80–100 meals per day for pupils and staff.
• Ensure nutritious meals meet food safety standards.
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene compliance.
• Order stock and manage budgets; supervise kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

This is a Head of Kitchen post in the Catering team at Vertas Group, based at St Botolph's Primary School. The role covers running the school kitchen and its small team, preparing and serving 80 to 100 meals a day, and keeping to food safety and hygiene rules. It is a term-time post of 30 hours across Monday to Friday, 8am to 2pm, with three PD days. Fit depends on a driving licence with access to a vehicle and an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Manage the day-to-day running of the school kitchen and its small team
• Prepare and serve meals to pupils and staff, 80 to 100 a day
• Ensure nutritious meals are delivered to food safety standards
• 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 skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Knowledge of food safety standards
• Ability to work 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 with access to a vehicle
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health and medical clearance (where applicable)

Other

• Assessment of suitability to work with children
• Declaration of cautions and convictions not protected under current filtering rules