School Kitchen Lead & Catering Manager

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Grays; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Chef/Cook for the School Meal Service in Thurrock. The role involves food preparation, customer care, and team management within a friendly school kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, a flexible approach, and knowledge of food safety legislation. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities to work across various schools, ensuring an excellent standard of service and enhancing children's meal experiences.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Must be trained and knowledgeable in Allergy and Food Hygiene Legislation.
• Enthusiastic with a pleasant personality and a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Catering Service and update on new products & legislation.
• Support in delivering a high standard of service and customer care.
• Organise food preparation, cooking, and team management.
• Conduct operational data reconciliation.
• Adhere to food safety due diligence requirements.
• Support increasing service uptake.

Skills

Customer care ethics

Team management

Food preparation

Cooking

Knowledge of Allergy and Food Hygiene Legislation

Job description

A renowned recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Chef/Cook for the School Meal Service in Thurrock. The role involves food preparation, customer care, and team management within a friendly school kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, a flexible approach, and knowledge of food safety legislation. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities to work across various schools, ensuring an excellent standard of service and enhancing children's meal experiences.