School Kitchen Lead: Nutritious Meals & Team Leadership

St John's Church School; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Job summary

St John's Church School is seeking a hands-on School Chef to lead our kitchen team, ensuring nutritious meals for children. The role combines food prep, team leadership and compliance with school standards in a busy catering environment.

The successful candidate will manage ordering, stock, and service for lunch and breakfast, while maintaining high hygiene and allergen controls. Term-time work with two extra weeks during holidays is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy catering environment.
• Knowledge of school food standards and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and motivate the kitchen team to work effectively together.
• Plan, prepare and serve healthy, appealing meals that meet school food standards.
• Oversee ordering, stock management and provision for both lunchtime and breakfast club.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, allergen management and kitchen safety.
• Collaborate with school leadership and colleagues, supporting events and catering needs.
• Manage resources to control costs and reduce waste.

Job description

St John's Church School is seeking a hands-on School Chef to lead our kitchen team, ensuring nutritious meals for children. The role combines food prep, team leadership and compliance with school standards in a busy catering environment.

The successful candidate will manage ordering, stock, and service for lunch and breakfast, while maintaining high hygiene and allergen controls. Term-time work with two extra weeks during holidays is offered.