School Kitchen Lead: Fresh, Healthy Meals & Safe Service

Caretech Supplies LLC; Poole; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambian Wing College, Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Cook to lead the school kitchen. You will manage day-to-day operations, prepare nutritious meals for students (including those with dietary needs), staff, and visitors.

You will lead a small kitchen team, manage budget and stock, plan menus with dietary considerations, and uphold strict hygiene and safety standards. Training and safeguarding checks are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Able to cook fresh, healthy meals from scratch.
• Creative and up-to-date with food trends.

Responsibilities

• Daily preparation and cooking of meals to a high standard.
• Catering for meetings and school events.
• Managing a small kitchen team.
• Budget and stock control.
• Menu planning with attention to dietary needs.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Attending training and supporting compliance.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Fresh cooking

Menu planning

Team leadership

Education

NVQ or equivalent in Catering

Job description

Cambian Wing College, Bournemouth is seeking an experienced Cook to lead the school kitchen. You will manage day-to-day operations, prepare nutritious meals for students (including those with dietary needs), staff, and visitors.

You will lead a small kitchen team, manage budget and stock, plan menus with dietary considerations, and uphold strict hygiene and safety standards. Training and safeguarding checks are part of the role.