School Kitchen Lead — Cook In Charge (Term-Time, 30h)

St Barnabas Primary School; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Emersons Green Primary School in Bristol is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our school catering service and deliver nutritious meals for pupils during term time.

The role requires previous experience in a school kitchen, to support the kitchen manager, promote healthy eating, stay flexible, and communicate well with children and staff.

The post is part-time, 30 hours per week, 39 weeks, with a salary based on actual hours worked.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school kitchen environment.
• Support the kitchen manager to run lunch service.
• Promote healthy eating.
• Flexible and adaptable to ensure smooth lunch service.
• Communicate well with children, staff and lead professionals.
• Align with the school’s vision and values.
• Patient, empathetic and conscientious with children.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school catering service and ensure nutritious meals for pupils.
• Support daily lunch service operations and staffing.
• Promote healthy eating and safe food handling.

Skills

School kitchen

Lunch service

Healthy eating

Flexibility

Calm with children

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Emersons Green Primary School in Bristol is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead our school catering service and deliver nutritious meals for pupils during term time.

The role requires previous experience in a school kitchen, to support the kitchen manager, promote healthy eating, stay flexible, and communicate well with children and staff.

The post is part-time, 30 hours per week, 39 weeks, with a salary based on actual hours worked.