Kitchen Manager

The Harbour Schools Partnership; North Tawton; Sur place; GBP 3 800 - 4 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The Harbour Schools Partnership seeks a Kitchen Manager for Bratton Fleming Community Primary School to run Friday catering. This permanent post is 5 hours per week across 38 weeks, with a pro-rata NJC Grade D salary of £27,709–£29,542.

You will manage daily meal prep, ordering, hygiene and lead the kitchen team, promoting healthy choices and ensuring customer satisfaction for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Catering; Level 3 preferred.
• Experience managing a school catering service and budgets.
• Proven ability to lead a kitchen team and maintain hygiene.

Responsabilités

• Manage day-to-day meal preparation to high standards within budget.
• Order food and materials for the kitchen.
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen and comply with DBS requirements.
• Lead other kitchen staff and promote healthy, appealing meals.
• Encourage uptake of school catering by pupils and staff.

Connaissances

Kitchen management

Budget management

Food ordering

Team leadership

Hygiene standards

Healthy meals

Formation

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

NVQ Level 3 would be preferable

Description du poste

Salary: NJC Grade D: £27,709 - £29,542 FTE (this will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (Fridays only)

Bratton Fleming Community Primary School are seeking a highly motivated Kitchen Manager to join our school team. The postholder will have responsibility for the running of the kitchen on Fridays and will lead in the cooking and serving of food to customers within the school catering service to maximise the quality and efficiency of the service, providing customer satisfaction at all times.

About the Role

We are seeking someone who is passionate about providing fresh, healthy food for the children and staff and who will work closely with our school team. We employ our own catering staff to provide in house catering. We have a large, well-equipped kitchen and a friendly team and an experienced Academy catering lead who will work alongside you.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Manage the day-to-day preparation of meals to a high standard within budget
• Order food and materials
• Maintain a hygienic kitchen
• Effectively manage other members of the kitchen team
• Promote the service to attract the maximum number of children and positively encourage healthy food choices
• Possess knowledge and experience as a Kitchen Manager along with the minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Catering; Level 3 would be preferable
• Have a proven track record of managing teams and controlling catering budgets

Why Join Us?

As part of The Harbour Schools Partnership, you’ll be joining a supportive and inclusive community that values teamwork, quality service and a positive environment for both staff and pupils.

If you’re friendly, hardworking and passionate about contributing to a well‑run, welcoming school environment, we’d love to hear from you

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 20th October 2026, interviews will be held on 22nd October 2026.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.