School Kitchen Lead: Nutritious Meals & Team Leadership

Summers Plumbing Heating & Cooling; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertas at Colneis Junior School in Felixstowe is seeking a Head of Kitchen to oversee the school dining operation. You will ensure nutritious meals, compliance with food-safety standards and effective stock and budget management.

The role requires driving licence, UK work eligibility, and enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain). Work pattern is 32.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 07:30–14:00 for 38.6 weeks/year.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of food safety standards
• Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• The right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
• Able to manage budgets and stock efficiently

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the school kitchen
• Prepare and serve meals to pupils and staff
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations
• Order stock and manage budgets effectively
• Supervise and support kitchen staff

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Food safety

Independent work

Teamwork

Job description

Vertas at Colneis Junior School in Felixstowe is seeking a Head of Kitchen to oversee the school dining operation. You will ensure nutritious meals, compliance with food-safety standards and effective stock and budget management.

The role requires driving licence, UK work eligibility, and enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain). Work pattern is 32.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 07:30–14:00 for 38.6 weeks/year.