School Kitchen Manager - Nutritious Meals & Team Lead

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development

Job summary

The Bridge Academy in England is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and experienced Chef Manager to lead our school kitchen and provide nutritious, high-quality meals for our pupils and staff.

This role requires strong supervisory skills, a passion for healthy school meals, and the ability to manage a busy kitchen while meeting budgetary targets. You will lead a kitchen team and uphold high standards of hygiene and safety to ensure a positive lunchtime experience for pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional catering or kitchen environment.
• Ability to plan nutritious menus within budget.
• Knowledge of allergens and food safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the school kitchen and catering service.
• Plan menus and prepare nutritious, balanced meals for pupils and staff.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking and serving to deadlines.
• Manage stock, food ordering and storage while minimising waste.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, health, safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain food safety procedures and allergen records.
• Lead and organise the kitchen team, delegate duties and promote teamwork.
• Ensure equipment is used safely and maintained.
• Provide friendly, welcoming service and promote healthy eating.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Stock management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Reliability & flexibility

Commitment to quality

Education

Catering qualifications

Food hygiene qualification

Job description

The Bridge Academy in England is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and experienced Chef Manager to lead our school kitchen and provide nutritious, high-quality meals for our pupils and staff.

This role requires strong supervisory skills, a passion for healthy school meals, and the ability to manage a busy kitchen while meeting budgetary targets. You will lead a kitchen team and uphold high standards of hygiene and safety to ensure a positive lunchtime experience for pupils.