Kitchen Manager

ISS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our school catering team, delivering nutritious lunchtimes and high service standards in Primary or Secondary settings. You will supervise catering staff, assist with food prep, maintain hygiene, and ensure equipment is kept in excellent condition, while providing a positive dining experience for pupils and staff.

Join a diverse, inclusive employer committed to development and supporting colleagues to grow within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in school or institutional catering is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures and HACCP principles.
• Ability to supervise catering staff and maintain service standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food.
• Deliver exceptional catering services inside and outside the kitchen.
• Meet deadlines and ensure prompt meal service.
• Maintain hygiene and keep areas clean and organised.
• Uphold health and safety standards for a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with the ISS team to provide a great experience for customers.

Skills

Food hygiene

Leadership

Staff supervision

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Job description

As a Kitchen Manager, you will play an important part in our school kitchen team, leading and supporting the preparation and service of nutritious lunchtime meals.

Working in a Primary or Secondary school, your duties will be varied and may include supervising catering staff, assisting with food preparation and cooking, serving meals, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and ensuring kitchen equipment and service items are kept in excellent condition.

You will take pride in delivering a positive dining experience for pupils and colleagues by providing excellent customer service, following food safety procedures, and supporting the efficient day‑to‑day running of the kitchen.

The Role

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food
• Deliver outstanding catering services both in and outside the kitchen
• Meet deadlines and ensure prompt, efficient meal service
• Maintain excellent standards of hygiene and keep all areas clean and organised
• Uphold our health and safety standards, ensuring a safe and secure working environment
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider ISS team to help create an exceptional experience for colleagues and customers

Key Attributes

• We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for food and a desire to grow within a supportive, development-focused environment.
• A passion for great-tasting food
• Strong understanding of food hygiene principles
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships
• A motivated individual with a desire to succeed
• Committed to delivering high-quality service with strong attention to detail
• Supportive, helpful, and a positive team player
• Demonstrates exceptional timekeeping and reliability

ISS is a world‑leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference.

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ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

• We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder
• We are a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families
• Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers
• We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government's Disability Confident scheme

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.