Term-Time School Kitchen Manager | Lead Lunch Service

St Barnabas Primary School; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Emersons Green Primary School in Bristol is seeking a Kitchen Unit Manager to lead our school catering service during term-time. The post is part-time (30 hours/week) and fixed to school terms, with duties including supporting the kitchen manager and ensuring a nutritious lunch service for pupils.

The role emphasizes teamwork, calm communication with children and staff, and a flexible, dependable approach to daily operations in a busy school kitchen.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school kitchen environment.
• Able to promote healthy eating within a school setting.
• Flexible and reliable to support term-time service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee lunch service during term time.
• Support the kitchen manager to run an effective service.
• Ensure meals are nutritious and served on schedule.
• Communicate effectively with children, staff and parents.

Skills

School kitchen experience

Communication with pupils

Team player

Job description

Emersons Green Primary School in Bristol is seeking a Kitchen Unit Manager to lead our school catering service during term-time. The post is part-time (30 hours/week) and fixed to school terms, with duties including supporting the kitchen manager and ensuring a nutritious lunch service for pupils.

The role emphasizes teamwork, calm communication with children and staff, and a flexible, dependable approach to daily operations in a busy school kitchen.