School Kitchen Manager – Fresh, Local Meals (Term-Time)

Asset Education; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ASSET Education’s Ringshall Primary School is recruiting a Chef Manager to lead the school kitchen, ensuring fresh, nutritious meals within budget. The role focuses on food safety, hygiene, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Part-time, permanent term-time with INSET days. 25 hours per week, salary around £27,254 full-time equivalent, location Ringshall Primary School in Ipswich area.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a catering team in a large-scale environment.
• NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery or equivalent.
• Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3+) or higher.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of the school kitchen, including breakfast clubs, lunch and after-school activities.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, COSHH and Natasha's Law.
• Recruit, train and supervise catering staff.
• Monitor expenditure and manage invoices and records.
• Liaise with School Business Manager, Headteacher and parents on menus and dietary needs.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance across areas.

Skills

Proven experience as Chef Manager/Head

Team leadership

Food safety & HACCP

Budget & cost control

Communication

Stock management

ICT basics

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery

Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3+)

Tools

Catering software systems

Job description

ASSET Education’s Ringshall Primary School is recruiting a Chef Manager to lead the school kitchen, ensuring fresh, nutritious meals within budget. The role focuses on food safety, hygiene, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Part-time, permanent term-time with INSET days. 25 hours per week, salary around £27,254 full-time equivalent, location Ringshall Primary School in Ipswich area.