Kitchen Manager

Meridian Business Support; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced School Kitchen Manager in Oldham. The successful candidate will oversee kitchen operations, manage a small team, and ensure the preparation of nutritious meals. This temporary role requires strong leadership and organisational skills, along with a commitment to food safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role (e.g., school kitchen, catering manager, head cook).
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a small team.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the school kitchen.
• Lead, manage, and motivate a small catering team.
• Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals in line with dietary guidelines.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene are maintained.
• Manage stock, ordering, and kitchen budgets.
• Comply with all health & safety and food safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Team management

Job description

School Kitchen Manager

📍 Location: Oldham
⏰ Hours: Monday - Friday 6:45am - 2pm
📄 Contract: Temporary ongoing

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Kitchen Manager to join a busy school environment in Oldham. This is a temporary position, perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced setting and is passionate about delivering nutritious meals to young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the school kitchen
• Lead, manage, and motivate a small catering team
• Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals in line with dietary guidelines
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene are maintained
• Manage stock, ordering, and kitchen budgets
• Comply with all health & safety and food safety regulations

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role (e.g., school kitchen, catering manager, head cook)
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a small team
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)

📩 Interested? Apply now

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy