School Kitchen Lead - Term-Time 30h/wk, Catering Excellence

Vertas Group; Diss; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Vertas Group is seeking a Head of Kitchen at St Botolph's Primary School, Diss, IP22 1DW, to lead the school catering team. This role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–2pm, term time plus 3 PD days.

You will deliver nutritious meals to pupils and staff, ensure food safety compliance, manage orders and stock, and supervise kitchen staff. The ideal candidate has leadership experience, knowledge of food safety standards, and the ability to work independently as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the school kitchen and small team.
• Prepare and serve meals to pupils and staff, 80 - 100 meals per day.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Order stock and manage budgets effectively.
• Supervise and support kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Food safety standards

Teamwork

Job description

Vertas Group is seeking a Head of Kitchen at St Botolph's Primary School, Diss, IP22 1DW, to lead the school catering team. This role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–2pm, term time plus 3 PD days.

You will deliver nutritious meals to pupils and staff, ensure food safety compliance, manage orders and stock, and supervise kitchen staff. The ideal candidate has leadership experience, knowledge of food safety standards, and the ability to work independently as part of a team.