Part-Time School Chef & Kitchen Leader

Vertas Group; Colwick; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertas Group is seeking a School Chef to lead the kitchen at Porchester Junior, delivering nutritious meals and maintaining high standards of food safety and customer service. The role involves managing day-to-day kitchen operations, stock, and staff, with a focus on quality and pupil satisfaction.

The position requires prior school kitchen experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work 25 hours per week from Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 14:00, 39.2 weeks per year, with a pay rate of

Qualifications

• Experience as School Chef or similar catering role.
• Experience in school or commercial kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens and health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Passion for delivering high quality food and customer service.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cooking and serving high quality meals.
• Managing the day to day running of the kitchen.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and health and safety legislation.
• Managing stock levels, ordering and budget controls.
• Leading and supporting kitchen colleagues.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Delivering excellent customer service to pupils, staff and visitors.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Organisation

Communication

Customer service

Independent working

Adaptability

Job description

Vertas Group is seeking a School Chef to lead the kitchen at Porchester Junior, delivering nutritious meals and maintaining high standards of food safety and customer service. The role involves managing day-to-day kitchen operations, stock, and staff, with a focus on quality and pupil satisfaction.

The position requires prior school kitchen experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work 25 hours per week from Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 14:00, 39.2 weeks per year, with a pay rate of