Head of Kitchen

Norwich - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

2 weeks Contract with a Local Authority (Possibility of extension)

Summary

The Head of Kitchen is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of a primary school kitchen. This role ensures the preparation of healthy nutritious meals for pupils while maintaining the highest standards of food safety hygiene and service. The Head of Kitchen will lead the catering team manage stock and compliance and ensure smooth kitchen operations during the sickness cover period.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily kitchen operations ensuring all meals are prepared on time and to a high standard.
Lead support and motivate kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and positive team performance.
Prepare and cook nutritious meals in line with school meal guidelines and dietary requirements.
Ensure compliance with food hygiene health & safety and allergen regulations at all times.

Essential Experience Required

Previous experience as a Cook Chef Kitchen Supervisor or Head of Kitchenpreferably within an educational or similar catering environment.
Experience leading and coordinating a small kitchen team.

Essential Qualifications Required

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (essential).
Level 3 Food Safety or equivalent (desirable).

Additional Information

Working hours: 25 hours per week
Enhanced DBS barred with Child is essential.
Location: NR3 40EW Beccles
Hours: 08:30-13:30
We work on Bi-weekly payments

The role closes soon apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

To oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the primary school kitchen ensuring the preparation of healthy nutritious meals for pupils while maintaining the highest standards of food safety hygiene and service.

Required Education:

2 weeks Contract with a Local Authority (Possibility of extension)SummaryThe Head of Kitchen is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of a primary school kitchen. This role ensures the preparation of healthy nutritious meals for pupils while maintaining the highest standards o...