School Kitchen Lead: Fresh Meals, Term-Time Schedule

Operam Limited; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School hours

Term-time hours

Support through process

Job summary

Horizon Teachers is seeking an experienced School Chef to lead a school kitchen in Bromley, delivering fresh, nutritious meals for pupils and staff. The role emphasises school hours and holidays, with a term-time contract and a mix of full-time hours.

Responsibilities include menu planning, allergen management, stock control and leading kitchen staff to maintain high hygiene and food safety standards. DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef or cook in a school or other high-volume catering setting.
• Knowledge of allergen management and food safety law.
• Ability to cook from scratch to a consistently high standard, on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, cook and serve healthy, freshly made meals in line with the School Food Standards.
• Plan menus that are varied, balanced and cater for vegetarian, cultural and religious diets.
• Manage allergens and dietary requirements safely and accurately, following Natasha’s Law and school procedures.
• Order and receive stock, rotate it, and minimise waste and costs.
• Keep kitchen, equipment and storage areas clean, safe and hygienic at all times.
• Record food safety checks including temperature logs and HACCP records.
• Follow COSHH, health and safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Lead and support kitchen assistants and guide them during busy service times.
• Help prepare food for school events and inspections.

Skills

Food hygiene level 2

Cook from scratch

Organisation

Communication skills

Staff supervision (desirable)

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate

Food Hygiene Level 3 certificate (desirable)

Job description

Horizon Teachers is seeking an experienced School Chef to lead a school kitchen in Bromley, delivering fresh, nutritious meals for pupils and staff. The role emphasises school hours and holidays, with a term-time contract and a mix of full-time hours.

Responsibilities include menu planning, allergen management, stock control and leading kitchen staff to maintain high hygiene and food safety standards. DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required.