Kitchen Manager

Outcomes First Group; Outwoods; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in the UK seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to ensure efficient kitchen operations across two sites. This role involves menu planning, leading kitchen staff, and managing costs while promoting healthy eating. The candidate will need to comply with environmental health standards and work within a 4-Day Working Week model. A competitive benefits package is offered, reflecting the organization's commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Life assurance

Pension options

Access to wellbeing services

Flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Manager or in similar roles.
• Understanding of School Food Standards.
• Knowledge of Environmental Health Agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support kitchen staff across two sites.
• Plan varied menus complying with School Food Standards.
• Monitor stock and manage food requirements.
• Ensure a safe, clean environment for all.
• Communicate dietary needs effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Planning

Budget Management

Effective Communication

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to work within the school to ensure the safe and efficient running of the school's kitchen and dining facility working across the school's two sites (Options Trent Acres and Options Brookfield), leading and supporting the kitchen staff in both. The postholder will produce high quality school lunches within set budget guidelines, planning varied menus in line with the School Food Standards, listening to the student voice and incorporating their ideas to improve the diets of pupils, promoting healthy eating and minimising food waste by reviewing stock and ordering accordingly. The role requires compliance with the standards and requirements set by the Environmental Health Agency to ensure a safe and clean kitchen and dining environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The role also involves managing costs to stay within budgets and demonstrating good communication with pupils, staff and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support kitchen staff across two sites (Options Trent Acres and Options Brookfield) to ensure safe and efficient operation of the kitchen and dining facility.
• Plan varied menus that comply with School Food Standards and take student feedback into account to promote healthy eating.
• Monitor stock, control food requirements and ordering to minimise waste while meeting budget guidelines.
• Maintain compliance with Environmental Health Agency standards to provide a safe, clean environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Communicate effectively with pupils, staff and visitors about meals and dietary needs; manage costs to fall within present and agreed budgets.

About Us and Working Pattern

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance and are part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours) while still receiving full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced 4DWW, and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. 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 rural 12-acre site and a newly built college setting. The school offers academic and vocational opportunities and unique facilities, including riding and outdoor activities. The group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people; all applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Why Join Us

Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, is committed to delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a "Great Place to Work" for the fifth year running. Your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of pupils and vulnerable young people.

Benefits and Considerations

Your health and wellbeing are important to us. You will receive a competitive reward package including: life assurance, pension options, access to wellbeing services, and a flexible benefits platform with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work and other schemes. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. The recruitment process includes safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.