School Chef: Lead Kitchen & Nutritious Meals

SourceFlow; Ilkeston; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertas is seeking a dedicated School Chef to join our Catering Team at Westwood Infant & Nursery, NG16 5JA. You will lead the kitchen operation, delivering nutritious, high-quality meals while maintaining excellent customer service and food safety standards.

This role is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 13:00, 39.2 weeks per year. You will manage daily kitchen activities, stock, budgets, and supervise staff to ensure smooth service and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in school or commercial kitchen catering.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergen management and health & safety requirements.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage a kitchen team.

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

School catering experience

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Customer service

Job description

Vertas is seeking a dedicated School Chef to join our Catering Team at Westwood Infant & Nursery, NG16 5JA. You will lead the kitchen operation, delivering nutritious, high-quality meals while maintaining excellent customer service and food safety standards.

This role is 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 13:00, 39.2 weeks per year. You will manage daily kitchen activities, stock, budgets, and supervise staff to ensure smooth service and compliance.