Head of Kitchen
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Job Summary
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
Thurrock Catering Services is seeking experienced and enthusiastic Head of Kitchen professionals to lead the delivery of high-quality school meal services across Thurrock.
This role involves managing kitchen operations preparing and cooking meals supervising staff and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and allergy legislation.
The successful candidates will support the Catering Service in maintaining Bronze Food for Life standards while delivering a safe efficient and customer-focused service to pupils and staff.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Lead organise and supervise all kitchen counter and dining hall activities.
Prepare cook and deliver high-quality meals in line with Bronze Food for Life standards.
Manage food ordering stock control and kitchen resources.
Supervise and support kitchen staff ensuring high standards of service and customer care.
Promote the Catering Service and remain up to date with new products promotions and legislative changes.
Ensure full compliance with food hygiene allergy legislation and food safety due diligence requirements.
Complete daily weekly and monthly operational data reconciliation.
Provide flexible cover across schools within Thurrock when required.
Support initiatives aimed at increasing uptake of the school meals service.
Skills/Experience:
Proven experience as a Head of Kitchen Chef or Cook within a catering environment.
Strong knowledge of Food Hygiene and Allergy Legislation.
Experience managing kitchen operations staff supervision and food ordering.
Ability to deliver excellent customer service with a positive can-do attitude.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Flexibility to work across multiple school sites.
Understanding of compliance due diligence and food safety standards.
Additional Information:
The closing date: 23/01/2026.
Hours per week: 22.5.
Required Skills:
Proven experience as a Head of Kitchen Chef or Cook within a catering environment. Strong knowledge of Food Hygiene and Allergy Legislation. Experience managing kitchen operations staff supervision and food ordering. Ability to deliver excellent customer service with a positive can-do attitude. Strong organisational and time management skills. Flexibility to work across multiple school sites. Understanding of compliance due diligence and food safety standards.
Required Education:
DBS is required.
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