Head of Kitchen
Job Location:
Sutton in Ashfield - UK
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Job Summary
- Develop prepare and serve meals for students and staff.
- Oversee and direct the daily functions of the school kitchen.
- Lead and support the catering team effectively.
- Ensure meals meet high standards of quality and presentation.
- Monitor food quality portion sizes and presentation.
- Ensure compliance with food hygiene health and safety and safeguarding protocols.
- Manage inventory levels and coordinate ordering as necessary.
- Oversee food storage and stock rotation practices.
- Keep precise records related to food safety and kitchen operations.
- Maintain a clean organized and safe kitchen environment.
- Optimize kitchen resources and minimize food waste.
- Enhance the dining experience for students and staff.
- Proven experience in a supervisory catering role.
- Valid Food Safety Certificate.
- Enhanced DBS Check.
- Capability to lead and inspire a small catering team.
- Experience in high-volume meal preparation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Ability to work autonomously and exercise initiative.
- Dedication to high standards of food quality and customer service.
- Dependable 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
- Local Authority School Environment
- Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield Nottinghamshire
- Food Safety Certificate Required
- Enhanced DBS Required
- Bi-weekly Pay
- Opportunity to lead a dynamic school catering operation.
- Supportive and friendly work environment.
- A rewarding role contributing to the well-being of students through nutritious high-quality meals.
Required Skills:
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.
