Head of Kitchen - Secondary Schools

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD is seeking a kitchen team member to plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for pupils and staff in a school setting. The role includes managing daily kitchen operations, supervising catering staff, and ensuring strict adherence to food safety, health, and hygiene standards.

You will monitor stock, place orders, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment. A valid food safety certificate is required, and applicants should be prepared for pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Food safety certificate is required.

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

Food safety awareness

Job description

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

Food safety certificate required.

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

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please beprepared.

Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.