Kitchen Manager

KSB Recruitment; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£19 per hour

Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm

Career development opportunities

Food safety training and progression (

Structured working hours

Job summary

KSB Recruitment is hiring a Kitchen Manager to oversee a large-scale catering operation in a secure prison in North Yorkshire. You will lead catering staff and supervise prisoners, ensuring meals are prepared safely, on time and to high standards.

The role requires strong leadership and organisational skills with a solid food-safety background. Salary is £19 per hour, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with development opportunities within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience as Kitchen Manager or senior catering management.
• Experience leading kitchen teams and high-volume production.
• Strong knowledge of stock control, ordering and kitchen operations.
• Comfortable using computer systems for inventory and ordering.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of a high-volume catering kitchen.
• Lead and support a team of approximately 16 staff.
• Supervise prisoners undertaking kitchen duties.
• Manage stock control, ordering and inventory systems.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Job description

Kitchen Manager

Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: £19 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm)

Role

We are recruiting an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of a large-scale catering kitchen within a secure prison environment.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a busy kitchen operation, leading a team of catering staff and overseeing prisoners working within the kitchen. The role requires strong organisational skills, confident leadership and the ability to ensure meals are delivered safely, consistently and on time.

You’ll be responsible for maintaining high standards of food safety, managing stock and ordering, and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently while meeting the dietary requirements of the prison population.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of a high-volume catering kitchen.

• Lead, manage and support a team of approximately 16 staff.

• Supervise the work of prisoners undertaking kitchen duties.

• Manage stock control, electronic ordering and inventory systems.

• Ensure food supplies are maintained and meals are produced on time.

• Oversee food safety, hygiene, allergen management and dietary requirements.

• Maintain consistent food quality, portion control and service standards.

• Manage staff performance and promote a safe, organised working environment.

• Carry out occasional weekend statutory-level checks.

• Maintain professional boundaries and follow all prison security procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef or in a similar senior catering management role.

• Experience managing kitchen teams and high-volume food production.

• Strong knowledge of stock control, ordering and kitchen operations.

• Confident using computer systems for inventory and ordering.

• Good understanding of food safety, allergens and dietary requirements.

• Level 3 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to undertake the required training if agreed with the employer.

• Strong leadership, planning and problem-solving skills.

• Calm, approachable and professional under pressure.

• Comfortable working in a secure prison environment and maintaining clear professional boundaries.

• Reliable transport to the workplace.

Rewards

• £19 per hour.

• Monday–Friday working pattern, 9am–5pm.

• Opportunity to take responsibility for a large-scale kitchen operation.

• Food safety training and development opportunities, including potential progression to Level 4.

• Career development opportunities within a large, established catering organisation.

• Structured working hours, with only occasional weekend checks required.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including members of the Armed Forces community.