Kitchen Manager - Ysgol Y Deri

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Penarth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Penarth is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to run a busy kitchen serving approximately 250–280 meals daily. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant cooking experience and the ability to supervise staff. DBS check is required. This role offers a pro-rated salary of £32,597–£36,363 for 27.5 hours per week during term time only.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of practical cooking experience in a busy catering environment within the last 3 years.
• Ability to supervise staff to achieve the service objectives.
• Ability to plan and organise the kitchen to its full potential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily running of the kitchen.
• Supervise staff to ensure service objectives are met.
• Plan and organize kitchen operations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Kitchen organization

Initiative in kitchen management

Cooking experience

Job description

About us

The Big Fresh Catering Company provide a healthy nutritious school meal 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 6, SCP 14 – 19 Pro Rata £32,597‑ £36,363, £316.90‑ £18.85 (Per Hour)

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 5 Days – 27½ hrs per week, term time only

Main Place of Work: Ysgol Y Deri

Temporary Reason: Permanent

Description

The Big Fresh Catering Company is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Kitchen Manager. Number of meals served on site: approximately 250 – 280 daily. Applicants will be responsible for the daily running of the kitchen and should preferably have experience of large-scale catering.

About you

• 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.

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.