School Kitchen Lead - Plan, Cook & Manage Meals (30h/wk)

Vertas Group; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertas Group in the UK is seeking a temporary, ongoing Head of Kitchen for a designated school. The role focuses on planning, cooking meals for pupils and staff, running daily kitchen operations and supervising catering staff.

It is a weekday post of 30 hours, 08:00 to 14:00, with starts from 2 November for those with an enhanced DBS check for children. DBS confirmation, right to work and references are required.

Qualifications

• Head of Kitchen experience or supervisory catering role.
• Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and managing day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
• Supervise and support catering staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health and hygiene regulations.
• Monitor stock levels and place food orders.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and organised.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Independent worker

Education

Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Vertas Group in the UK is seeking a temporary, ongoing Head of Kitchen for a designated school. The role focuses on planning, cooking meals for pupils and staff, running daily kitchen operations and supervising catering staff.

It is a weekday post of 30 hours, 08:00 to 14:00, with starts from 2 November for those with an enhanced DBS check for children. DBS confirmation, right to work and references are required.