Term-Time School Kitchen Manager & Team Lead

RGIT Australia; Worthing; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time schedule

Job summary

PS Catering at Worthing High School is seeking a passionate food professional to lead a busy school kitchen on a part-time, permanent basis. You will manage day-to-day operations, prepare healthy meals, and lead a team of kitchen staff, ensuring food safety and high service standards.

We offer a term-time only role with school holidays off, a hands-on leadership position, and opportunities to learn our systems and contribute to improvements within a fast-growing catering company.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Food Hygiene and Safety standards.
• Experience in contract catering and managing a medium-sized kitchen.
• Positive, outgoing attitude and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a busy school kitchen, ensuring smooth service and high standards.
• Prepare and deliver colourful, healthy, and delicious meals to pupils.
• Inspire and manage a team of enthusiastic kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
• Oversee food safety, hygiene, and health & safety compliance at all times.
• Organise kitchen schedules, stock, and resources to maximise efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to implement best practices.
• Minimise paperwork and focus on hands-on leadership and team development.
• Support the introduction of new processes and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Meal preparation

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ qualifications

Job description

PS Catering at Worthing High School is seeking a passionate food professional to lead a busy school kitchen on a part-time, permanent basis. You will manage day-to-day operations, prepare healthy meals, and lead a team of kitchen staff, ensuring food safety and high service standards.

We offer a term-time only role with school holidays off, a hands-on leadership position, and opportunities to learn our systems and contribute to improvements within a fast-growing catering company.