Head of Kitchen

Head of Kitchen focuses on serve nutritious meals for primary school pupils, producing approximately 40 meals per day.

What the role involves

• Serve nutritious meals for primary school pupils, producing approximately 40 meals per day.
• Operate as a solo worker, efficiently managing all kitchen activities.
• Preparing both hot meal options and packed lunches in line with school requirements.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment in accordance with food safety regulations.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with local authority catering standards and school policies.

Skills and requirements

• Previous experience working in a catering or kitchen environment.
• Experience of planning and preparing meals independently.
• Experience working in environments with high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Confirmed role details

• The Head of Kitchen will be responsible for independently managing the day-to-day catering service within a friendly primary school environment.
• 22.50 (hours per week as required by the school/local authority).
• Payment schedule: Bi-weekly.
• This role is subject to safeguarding checks due to working in a school environment.

Candidate fit

• pace, food quality, hygiene standards, and reliable teamwork