School Kitchen Manager | Nutritious Meals & Team Leadership

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing days

Professional development

Job summary

Slade Primary School 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 is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys working in a school environment and can lead a kitchen team to deliver a welcoming, efficient and well-organised catering service.

Qualifications

• Has experience in a professional catering or kitchen environment, ideally in a supervisory or management role.
• Has strong cooking skills and an understanding of nutritious menu planning.
• Has knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen management.
• Can organise workloads, manage stock effectively and work within an agreed budget.
• Has the ability to lead and motivate a team while working collaboratively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the school kitchen, ensuring an efficient and high-quality catering service.
• Plan menus and prepare nutritious, balanced and appealing meals that meet pupils' dietary requirements.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking and serving, ensuring meals are delivered on time.
• Manage stock control, food ordering and storage, monitoring food costs and minimising waste.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
• Ensure food safety procedures, allergen management and relevant records are maintained accurately.
• Lead, support and organise the kitchen team, delegating duties and promoting effective teamwork.
• Ensure catering equipment is used safely and maintained appropriately.
• Provide a friendly and welcoming service to pupils and staff, promoting healthy eating and positive lunchtime experiences.

Skills

Cooking skills

Menu planning

Team leadership

Budgeting

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Catering qualifications

Job description

Slade Primary School 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 is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys working in a school environment and can lead a kitchen team to deliver a welcoming, efficient and well-organised catering service.