School Kitchen Lead: Nutritious Meals & Team Oversight

WG060 Witherslack Group Ltd; Waterstock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training induction

Paid school holidays

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Staff facilities

Refer a friend bonus £1,000

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

The Witherslack Group is seeking a cook in our school environment to prepare and serve nutritious meals for young people, staff and visitors. You’ll supervise a skilled catering team, plan menus and ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations and nutritional standards.

This role supports a work week aligned with school terms, with a salary in the mid-£20k range and excellent benefits. You’ll play a key part in a SEND-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Food Safety in Catering is required.
• Ability to plan nutritious menus.
• Experience budgeting for each meal and ordering in bulk.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for young people, staff and visitors.
• Supervise a skilled catering team.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations and nutritional standards.

Skills

Menu planning

Budgeting

Food safety knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in Food Safety in Catering

Job description

The Witherslack Group is seeking a cook in our school environment to prepare and serve nutritious meals for young people, staff and visitors. You’ll supervise a skilled catering team, plan menus and ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations and nutritional standards.

This role supports a work week aligned with school terms, with a salary in the mid-£20k range and excellent benefits. You’ll play a key part in a SEND-focused setting.