Head of Kitchen - Secondary Schools

Essential Employment; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is seeking a Head of kitchen/chef to plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for pupils and staff in a school setting. The role runs Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 14:00, with supervision of catering staff and day-to-day kitchen operations.

Applicants must have catering experience and a valid food safety certificate. The position requires adherence to food safety, health and hygiene regulations and the ability to manage stock and orders while maintaining a clean kitchen

Qualifications

• Catering experience is required.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
• Supervise and support catering staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and hygiene regulations.
• Monitor stock levels and place food orders as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food safety certificate

Job description

Head of kitchen/chef

Mon-Fri 08:00-14:00

Catering experience required

Key Responsibilities: Plan, prepare, and cook nutritious meals for pupils and staff Manage the day-to-day operation of the kitchen Supervise and support catering staff Ensure compliance with food safety, health, and hygiene regulations Monitor stock levels and place food orders as required Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment

Pay rate £20

Food safety certificate required.

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

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