School Kitchen Manager: Term-Time Chef Leader + Pension

Surrey County Council; Godalming; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local government council is seeking a kitchen supervisor to inspire a team and provide nutritious meals for children at Busbridge Junior School. The position includes responsibilities such as menu creation, stock management, and ensuring health compliance. Applicants should possess relevant cooking and health safety certifications and have experience in a catering environment. A strong commitment to customer service and teamwork is essential. This role offers favorable working hours during term time with competitive pay.

Benefits

Final salary pension

Discounts on various services

Health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Full induction

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of health and safety in a kitchen environment.
• Experience using catering equipment and the ability to train others.
• Ability to deliver high levels of meals in a food production environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a team to produce an outstanding menu using fresh ingredients.
• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a smooth kitchen.
• Provide school children with tasty, nutritious meals.

Skills

Cooking skills

Excellent communication

Health and Safety knowledge

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Time management

Education

Health and Safety Certificate Level 1

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

NVQ Level 2 in food preparation

Job description

A regional local government council is seeking a kitchen supervisor to inspire a team and provide nutritious meals for children at Busbridge Junior School. The position includes responsibilities such as menu creation, stock management, and ensuring health compliance. Applicants should possess relevant cooking and health safety certifications and have experience in a catering environment. A strong commitment to customer service and teamwork is essential. This role offers favorable working hours during term time with competitive pay.