Mobile School Chef

The Methodist Church in Britain; Aberfoyle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertas is seeking a Mobile Head of Kitchen to lead the catering team across multiple sites. This part-time role (30 hours per week) spans 39.2 weeks per year with travel between sites. The post-holder will oversee kitchen operations, ensure food safety and high service standards, and support staff across sites.

Experience in catering is essential, and an enhanced DBS check is required. The role demands excellent organisational and people-management skills and a flexible approach to cover across

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Team player who leads by example.
• Organising workloads and working efficiently under pressure.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety practice.
• Ability to motivate and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to menu specifications.
• Run day-to-day kitchen operations across several sites.
• Supervise and support catering colleagues.
• Monitor food safety, hygiene and health and safety compliance.
• Manage stock, order supplies and reduce waste.
• Keep accurate records under company procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food quality.
• Provide cover across the catering operation where needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Team leadership

Workload organisation

Time management

Food hygiene knowledge

Motivating a team

Job description

Vertas is recruiting a Mobile Head of Kitchen for its Catering Team, advertised as a Mobile School Chef. The post-holder leads kitchen operations and food and service standards across several catering sites. It is a part-time weekday role of 30 hours a week over 39.2 weeks a year, with travel between sites. Prior catering experience is essential and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals to menu specifications
• Run day-to-day kitchen operations across several sites
• Supervise and support catering colleagues
• Monitor food safety, hygiene and health and safety compliance
• Manage stock, order supplies and reduce waste
• Keep accurate records under company procedures
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food quality
• Provide cover across the catering operation where needed

What’s required

Experience

• Experience working in a catering environment

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Team player who leads by example
• Organising workloads and working efficiently under pressure
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety practice
• Ability to motivate and support a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, declaring unprotected cautions and convictions
• Children's Barred List check (where applicable)
• Right to work checks
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational health and medical clearance (where applicable)

Other

• Flexible approach and ability to work across multiple locations
• Ability to travel between sites
• Attention to detail
• Commitment to excellent food and service standards

Nice to have

• Supervisory or management experience in a catering role