Head of Kitchen Primary Schools
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Job Summary
- Develop and execute meal plans for students and staff.
- Oversee the daily functions of the school kitchen.
- Lead and mentor the catering team.
- Ensure meals meet high standards of quality and presentation.
- Monitor food quality portion sizes and presentation.
- Adhere to food hygiene health and safety and safeguarding protocols.
- Manage inventory and order supplies as needed.
- Oversee food storage and stock rotation.
- Keep accurate records of food safety and kitchen activities.
- Maintain a clean organized and safe kitchen environment.
- Optimize kitchen resources and reduce food waste.
- Enhance the dining experience for students and staff.
- Experience in a supervisory catering role.
- Valid Food Safety Certificate.
- Enhanced DBS Check.
- Ability to lead and inspire a small catering team.
- Experience in high-volume meal preparation.
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety standards.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Capability to work independently and exercise initiative.
- Commitment to high standards of food quality and customer service.
- Reliable adaptable and professional demeanor.
- Experience in a school educational or Local Authority catering setting.
- Relevant qualifications in catering or professional cookery.
- Familiarity with school food standards and nutritional guidelines.
- 15.76 per hour (Umbrella)
- 2 Month Contract
- Work within a Local Authority School Environment
- Location: Willow Brook Primary School Keyworth
- Food Safety Certificate Required
- Enhanced DBS Required
- Bi-weekly Pay
- Opportunity to lead a dynamic school catering team
- Supportive and friendly working atmosphere
- A meaningful role contributing to the well-being of students through nutritious meals
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Essential Requirements Previous experience in a supervisory catering role. Food Safety Certificate. Enhanced DBS Check. Ability to manage and motivate a small catering team. Experience preparing meals within a high-volume catering environment. Strong understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and use initiative. Commitment to delivering high standards of food quality and customer service. Reliable flexible and professional approach. Desirable Requirements Experience within a school education or Local Authority catering environment. Relevant catering or professional cookery qualification. Knowledge of school food standards and nutritional requirements. Whats on Offer 15.76 per hour (Umbrella) 2 Month Contract Local Authority School Environment Location: Willow Brook Primary School Keyworth Food Safety Certificate Required Enhanced DBS Required Bi-weekly Pay Opportunity to lead a busy school catering operation. Friendly and supportive working environment. Meaningful role supporting pupils through the delivery of nutritious high-quality school meals. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Head Cook Kitchen Manager Catering Supervisor School Cook Chef Manager Catering Manager Kitchen Supervisor or Head of Catering.
