Head of School Kitchen & Catering (Term-Time)

Vertas Group; Diss; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertas is seeking a Head of Kitchen to lead our school catering at St Botolph's Primary School, Diss. The role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am–2pm, term time plus 3 PD days and 38.6 weeks per year, delivering nutritious meals and ensuring food safety.

You will manage the kitchen team, plan menus, order stock, monitor budgets, and uphold health and safety standards while working with pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Proven leadership and organisational abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the school kitchen and small team.
• Prepare and serve meals to pupils and staff, 80 - 100 meals per day.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Order stock and manage budgets effectively.
• Supervise and support kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Food safety standards

Independent working

Job description

Vertas is seeking a Head of Kitchen to lead our school catering at St Botolph's Primary School, Diss. The role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am–2pm, term time plus 3 PD days and 38.6 weeks per year, delivering nutritious meals and ensuring food safety.

You will manage the kitchen team, plan menus, order stock, monitor budgets, and uphold health and safety standards while working with pupils and staff.