School Kitchen Lead: Fresh Meals, Team & Budget

eTeach UK Limited; Pennington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambian Southlands School in Lymington, Hampshire, is seeking a skilled Cook to lead the school kitchen. The role covers daily meal preparation for students, staff, and visitors, with attention to dietary needs and high hygiene standards.

Applicants should have kitchen management experience and a Catering NVQ (or equivalent). The position is permanent, 40 hours per week, term-time plus leave, with DBS checks and safeguarding in place.

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.
• Team player with strong organisational skills.

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

Cooking from scratch

Creativity

Organisational skills

Team player

Education

NVQ or equivalent in Catering

Job description

Cambian Southlands School in Lymington, Hampshire, is seeking a skilled Cook to lead the school kitchen. The role covers daily meal preparation for students, staff, and visitors, with attention to dietary needs and high hygiene standards.

Applicants should have kitchen management experience and a Catering NVQ (or equivalent). The position is permanent, 40 hours per week, term-time plus leave, with DBS checks and safeguarding in place.