School Kitchen Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate and experienced School Kitchen Manager to lead a team in delivering healthy meals to students. This role is vital in ensuring the wellbeing of young children, managing kitchen operations effectively, and maintaining high food hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a kitchen or catering operation.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee meal preparation and service for up to 300 meals.
• Manage kitchen staff and ensure hygiene standards.
• Plan menus according to dietary needs and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organised

Budgeting

Education

Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 3 First Aid qualification

Job description

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(full-time equivalent, pro rata depending on experience)

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School Kitchen Manager

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.

School Kitchen Manager Key Responsibilities

• 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

TITL1_UKTJ

• Torquay, England
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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