Head of Kitchen (Primary School)

Head of Kitchen - Vertas Group Limited

Thurlow Primary, Haverhil

25 hours per week

£13.77 per hour

Do you have Catering experience, or would you like to be trained to be an exceptional Caterer? We can help.
Would you like to work for a Company who are fanatical about engaging our colleagues, improving their wellbeing and developing their careers?

Are you wanting a flexible working life that fits around your schedule?
If the answer is yes to the previous questions, your new opportunity is awaiting you;
We're looking for a dedicated Head of Kitchen who wants to make a difference and thrives in a challenging environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your Catering experience, or to kickstart your career with extensive training in order for you to achieve your career goals.

About us:
Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-services facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is driven by putting our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do.

Values and Behaviours:

The Head of Kitchen will have:

• Great customer service and communication skills.
• Passion for sustainability.
• A team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
• The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind.
• Listening and responding to colleagues, customers, and suppliers to achieve the best outcome.
• The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.

Main responsibilities include:

• Supervision of the unit including monitoring hygiene standards, staff training, and all day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
• Undertake and/or lead a team where appropriate in the preparation, cooking, and service of the meal.
• Administrative work, including placing orders, stock control, and monitoring of food budgets. Checking and recording the amount, price, and condition of all food/non-food deliveries and taking any necessary action required.
• To take responsibility for the standards of cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen premises and equipment whilst maintaining sufficient stock levels of cleaning materials.

We want enthusiastic individuals with a positive working attitude to join our team of 4,000 colleagues across the UK. Vertas Group are an inclusive and equal opportunities employer who believe that our people power what we do. We aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.

Benefits:
Non-contractual benefits:

• Lifeworks high street and online discounts
• Company Pension
• WeCare 24/7 employee assistance including remote GP and counselling
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Vertas Finest Recognition Scheme
• Annual Making the Difference Awards
• Refer a friend rewards
• Personal Development opportunities including Aspire to Inspire and self-led learning

The Vertas Group is committed to ensuring the safeguarding of children and following legislation, guidance, policies, and advice on this at all times.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees to share this commitment.

Offers of employment are subject to the following checks (where relevant):

Children's barred list
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical Suitability to work with children
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and therefore you must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands, or warnings.

Vertas Group operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Contact to find out more.