Mobile School Chef

Schools’ Choice; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage for travel between sites

Work-life balance with daytime hours

Job summary

Schools’ Choice is seeking a Mobile Head of Kitchen to oversee school kitchens across Nottinghamshire. The role offers a 30-hour work week from Monday to Friday, with a competitive hourly wage of £14.27, plus mileage for travel.

You will be responsible for managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality and safety, and supporting kitchen teams. Previous supervisory experience in a catering environment is essential. A full driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Experience managing kitchen operations in a catering environment.
• Ability to work independently and support teams effectively.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day running of school kitchens.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Support stock control and ordering.
• Lead kitchen teams across various sites.

Skills

Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment, ideally in a supervisory role

Confident working across multiple locations and supporting different teams

Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards

Strong organisation and time management skills

Job description

Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and making a difference every day? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Mobile Head of Kitchen to join our Catering team.

Vertas is a leading facilities management company providing catering, cleaning, and support services across Great Britain. We are committed to delivering high quality services while supporting our colleagues' wellbeing and development.

About the Role

This is a mobile role covering school sites across Nottinghamshire, with travel required between locations. You will be working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 14:00, term time only, 39.2 weeks per year, earning £14.27 per hour. Mileage is paid for travel between sites. This role offers a great work life balance with daytime hours, Monday to Friday. You will support multiple kitchens, ensuring consistent food quality, safety, and service standards across all sites.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day to day running of school kitchens across multiple locations
• Preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals to pupils and staff
• Ensuring all health, safety, and hygiene standards are met
• Supporting stock control and ordering
• Leading and supporting kitchen teams across different sites

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a catering or kitchen environment, ideally in a supervisory role
• Confident working across multiple locations and supporting different teams
• Good understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• A reliable and flexible approach, with the ability to work independently

What You'll Bring

• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to travel between sites
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• The right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain one