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Head of Kitchen
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Experience Required:
1-3years
Experience Required:
Posted:
18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
1-2 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
The Head of Kitchen will be responsible for independently managing the day-to-day catering service within a friendly primary school environment. This role involves planning preparing and serving approximately 40 meals per day including both hot meals and packed lunch options while ensuring high standards of food quality hygiene and safety.
Key Duties / Accountabilities
- Plan prepare cook and serve nutritious meals for primary school pupils producing approximately 40 meals per day.
- Operate as a solo worker efficiently managing all kitchen activities.
- Prepare both hot meal options and packed lunches in line with school requirements.
- Maintain a clean safe and hygienic kitchen environment in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Place and manage food orders and maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Ensure compliance with local authority catering standards and school policies.
- Engage positively within a friendly school environment supporting the wider school community.
Essential Experience Required
- 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.
Essential Qualifications Required
- Valid Food Safety / Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Enhanced DBS check
Additional Information to Note
- Role based within a primary school kitchen.
- Enhanced DBS with barred list required
- 9 AM - 1:30 pm
- Hours: 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.
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:
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.
