School Kitchen Manager

Weise Employment; Torquay; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité en tant que School Kitchen Manager pour intégrer une école à Paignton. Vous serez encadré pour superviser un service de restauration, gérer l'équipe, et garantir que les enfants reçoivent des repas de qualité. Si vous avez de l'expérience dans la gestion des cuisines et un fort sens du leadership, cette mission est faite pour vous.

Qualifications

• Expérience en gestion d'une cuisine ou d'une opération de restauration.
• Connaissance des réglementations en matière de sécurité alimentaire.
• Capacité à travailler sous pression avec une équipe.

Responsibilities

• Superviser la préparation, la cuisson et le service de repas (jusqu'à 300 par jour).
• Planifier les menus et commander des aliments en respectant le budget.
• Gérer le personnel de cuisine, y compris la formation et les performances.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety Knowledge

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 3 First Aid qualification

Job description

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Salary: £27,711 - £32,654 (full-time equivalent, pro rata depending on experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time + 1 week)
Working Hours: 7:00am – 2:00pm, Monday to Friday

Are you a passionate and experienced kitchen leader looking to make a real impact? Wise Employment are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic School Kitchen Manager to join a fantastic school in Paignton, managing a team of 4. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the health and wellbeing of young children by providing healthy, high-quality meals every school day.

• Oversee the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals (up to 300 meals per day)
• Plan menus and order food and supplies in line with budget and school policies
• Responsible for working with specific dietary requirements and food allergies
• Manage kitchen staff, including training, rotas, and performance
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness
• Keep accurate records of stock, cash handling, and kitchen operations
• Work closely with the School Business Manager and Headteacher to ensure smooth running of the catering service

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience managing a kitchen or catering operation
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations (Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene Certificate preferred)
• Preferably a Level 3 First Aid qualification
• Organised, reliable, and able to work under pressure
• Experience of budgeting

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in our school community by leading a valued service that supports student wellbeing.

An enhanced Child Workforce DBS is required for this role (update service or a new one obtained).

If you feel this is for you then please do do apply through this job board.

To achieve the higher salary, you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the key criteria’s of the role by past experience and during the interview process

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom