Kitchen Manager

VALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional council in the UK seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager for Wick & Marcross Primary. The role focuses on effective kitchen management, ensuring high-quality meal preparation with a nutritional focus. You will supervise staff and coordinate daily operations, catering to approximately 110 meals daily. Ideal candidates need a minimum of 2 years in a busy catering environment. This part-time position offers £13.90 to £14.82 per hour and emphasizes commitment to quality service.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise staff to achieve service objectives.
• Ability to plan and organize kitchen operations efficiently.
• Proven experience in a busy catering environment for minimum 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations at Wick & Marcross Primary.
• Ensure quality and nutritional standards in meal preparation.
• Oversee the serving of 90 - 110 meals daily.

Skills

Supervision capability

Planning and organizing

Initiative in kitchen operations

Cooking experience in catering

Commitment to quality service

Job description

KITCHEN MANAGER - WICK & MARCROSS PRIMARY

• Posting date: 08 January 2026
• Salary: £13.90 to £14.82 per hour
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 07 February 2026
• Location: Cowbridge, CF71 7QE
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: Vale of Glamorgan Council
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: BFC00556

Summary

The Big Fresh Catering Company provides healthy nutritious school meals at lunchtime, which is compliant with the Food and Nutrient standards set by the Welsh Government's Healthy Eating in Schools (Nutritional Standards and Requirements) (Wales) Regulations 2013. In addition to this, we also provide a high quality Buffet/Function service to our schools, Café at the Penarth Pier Pavilion, weddings, external customers and companies.

• Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
• Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
• Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
• Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

Pay Details: Grade 5, SCP 8 - 12 £26.824 - £28.598 Pro Rata £13.90 - £14.82 Per Hour

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 5 Days - 25 hrs per week, term time only

Main Place of Work: Wick & Marcross Primary

Temporary Reason: Permanent

Description

The Big Fresh Catering Company is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Kitchen Manager. Approximately 90 - 110 meals are served daily on site.

Applicants will be responsible for the daily running of the kitchen and should preferably have experience of large scale catering.

About you

You will need:

• Ability to supervise staff to achieve the service objectives
• Ability to plan and organise the kitchen to its full potential
• Be able to use their own initiative in the day to day running of the kitchen
• At least 2 years practical cooking experience in a busy catering environment within the last 3 years.
• Firm commitment to providing a quality catering service.

Additional information

DBS Check Required: YES ENHANCED

For Further Information, contact: DAWN PREEN 07702 688826

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.

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