Lead School Kitchen Manager

Civic Recruitment Limited; Keyworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly Pay

Local Authority environment

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a seasoned Head of Kitchen to lead the culinary team at Willow Brook Primary School in Keyworth. You will oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure nutritious, high-quality meals for pupils and staff, while upholding food safety standards.

The role is a 2-month contract within a Local Authority environment. The ideal candidate has supervisory catering experience, a valid Food Safety Certificate, enhanced DBS, and a proven track record of high-volume meal

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory catering role.
• Valid Food Safety Certificate.
• Enhanced DBS Check.
• Ability to lead and inspire a small catering team.
• Experience in high-volume meal preparation.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Capability to work independently and exercise initiative.
• Commitment to high standards of food quality and customer service.
• Reliable, adaptable, and professional demeanor.
• Experience in a school, educational, or Local Authority catering setting.
• Familiarity with school food standards and nutritional guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute meal plans for students and staff.
• Oversee the daily functions of the school kitchen.
• Lead and mentor the catering team.
• Ensure meals meet high standards of quality and presentation.
• Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
• Adhere to food hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding protocols.
• Manage inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Oversee food storage and stock rotation.
• Keep accurate records of food safety and kitchen activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Optimize kitchen resources and reduce food waste.
• Enhance the dining experience for students and staff.

Skills

Supervisory catering experience

Lead and inspire a small team

High-volume meal preparation

Food hygiene knowledge

Organizational and time management

Independent work and initiative

Customer service standards

School/Local Authority catering

Education

Catering or professional cookery qualification

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a seasoned Head of Kitchen to lead the culinary team at Willow Brook Primary School in Keyworth. You will oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure nutritious, high-quality meals for pupils and staff, while upholding food safety standards.

The role is a 2-month contract within a Local Authority environment. The ideal candidate has supervisory catering experience, a valid Food Safety Certificate, enhanced DBS, and a proven track record of high-volume meal