Kitchen Manager

Outcomes First Group; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the educational sector is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee its dining facilities. The role includes leading kitchen staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Enjoy the benefits of a 4-Day Working Week trial alongside competitive compensation and various perks aimed at enhancing work-life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Access to mental health support and health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility treatments

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager or similar role is required.
• Ability to lead and support kitchen staff effectively.
• Knowledge of School Food Standards and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen and dining facilities across two sites.
• Produce high-quality school lunches within budget.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental Health standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Menu Planning

Budget Management

Food Safety Compliance

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're participating in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could work one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is successful, we'll implement the 4DWW across the Group - making this an exciting time to join!

Job role: Kitchen Manager

Location: Trent Acres, Kings Bromley

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm

Salary: GBP26,670 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a Kitchen Manager to join our team at Trent Acres School in Kings Bromley.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to oversee the school's kitchen and dining facilities across two sites (Options Trent Acres and Options Brookfield). You will lead and support kitchen staff, produce high-quality school lunches within budget, plan varied menus considering the School Food Standards, and incorporate student feedback to promote healthy eating while minimizing food wastage.

You will ensure compliance with Environmental Health standards, maintain a safe and clean environment, manage costs within budgets, and communicate effectively with students, staff, and visitors.

About the school

Options Trent Acres is an outstanding independent specialist school providing 141 places for pupils aged 5-19, operating across two sites in Staffordshire with a range of facilities including riding schools and outdoor activities. We focus on delivering high-quality, bespoke care and education for pupils with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties.

Our group has been recognized as a 'Great Place to Work' for five consecutive years.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks

Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options domestically and internationally
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatments

Our focus is on making a positive impact on the lives of pupils and young adults. We are committed to safeguarding and require all applicants to undergo social media checks and a DBS check.

Note: We may close the vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.