School Kitchen Lead Chef – Term-Time

Blue Arrow - Birmingham Careers; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Head Chef to manage the school kitchen. Responsibilities include overseeing a kitchen team, ensuring food quality, and compliance with hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in education catering and knowledge of food safety practices. This role offers competitive pay of £17.50 per hour with Monday to Friday shifts, perfect for work-life balance.

Benefits

Great hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-2:30pm

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment, ideally within education catering.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and food hygiene.
• Experience handling allergen protocols.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Manage a school kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene requirements.
• Monitor and manage kitchen budget.
• Plan and create menus for dietary requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Management skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Knowledge of allergen protocols

Education

Food Hygiene certifications

Job description

A leading catering service in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Head Chef to manage the school kitchen. Responsibilities include overseeing a kitchen team, ensuring food quality, and compliance with hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in education catering and knowledge of food safety practices. This role offers competitive pay of £17.50 per hour with Monday to Friday shifts, perfect for work-life balance.