School Kitchen Lead: Fresh Meals & Food Safety

SourceFlow; Southwell CP; Hybrid; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertas is seeking a dedicated School Chef to join our catering team at Rivendell Flying High Academy, NG14 5HH. Working 26.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 to 13:45, 39.2 weeks per year, you will lead the kitchen operation and ensure nutritious, high quality meals with excellent customer service and food safety standards.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, stock, orders, budget controls, and support kitchen colleagues while maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a School Chef or similar catering role.
• Experience in a school or commercial kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergens and health and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

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

Leadership

Food safety

Stock management

Budget controls

Customer service

Job description

Vertas is seeking a dedicated School Chef to join our catering team at Rivendell Flying High Academy, NG14 5HH. Working 26.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 to 13:45, 39.2 weeks per year, you will lead the kitchen operation and ensure nutritious, high quality meals with excellent customer service and food safety standards.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, stock, orders, budget controls, and support kitchen colleagues while maintaining records.