Lead School Kitchen Cook – Fresh, Healthy Meals

The Cambian Group; Grateley; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A special educational institution in England seeks a skilled Cook to lead the kitchen. You will prepare nutritious meals for students and manage a small kitchen team. Responsibilities include menu planning, ensuring food safety, and catering for events. Candidates should have experience in kitchen management, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to cook from scratch. This role is permanent with a competitive salary and term-time work model.

Benefits

5.6 weeks paid leave

Term Time Only work

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Able to cook fresh, healthy meals from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals to a high standard.
• Cater for meetings and school events.
• Manage a small kitchen team.
• Control budget and stock.
• Plan menus considering dietary needs.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety knowledge

Cooking from scratch

Creativity

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ or equivalent in Catering

Job description

A special educational institution in England seeks a skilled Cook to lead the kitchen. You will prepare nutritious meals for students and manage a small kitchen team. Responsibilities include menu planning, ensuring food safety, and catering for events. Candidates should have experience in kitchen management, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to cook from scratch. This role is permanent with a competitive salary and term-time work model.