Head School Cook: Menu Planning & Team Leadership

The Witherslack Group; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

School holidays

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Great facilities

Refer-a-friend £1000

Job summary

The Witherslack Group is recruiting a cook for Hilden Park School in Tonbridge to prepare and provide nutritious meals for pupils, staff and visitors. You will lead a kitchen team, plan menus and ensure hygiene and nutrition standards are met.

Working at a specialist school, you will build strong relationships with colleagues and pupils, contributing to an inclusive, supportive dining offer across the site.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Food Safety in Catering is required.
• Ability to plan nutritious menus and balance dietary needs.
• Experience budgeting for each meal and ordering in bulk.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a skilled kitchen team and plan nutritious menus.
• Ensure the school meets food hygiene regulations and nutritional standards.

Skills

Menu planning

Budgeting for meals

Team supervision

Education

Level 3 Food Safety in Catering

Job description

The Witherslack Group is recruiting a cook for Hilden Park School in Tonbridge to prepare and provide nutritious meals for pupils, staff and visitors. You will lead a kitchen team, plan menus and ensure hygiene and nutrition standards are met.

Working at a specialist school, you will build strong relationships with colleagues and pupils, contributing to an inclusive, supportive dining offer across the site.