At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a kitchen team to deliver nutritious meals and maintain high service standards.
- Company: Join Vertas, a trusted leader in facilities management across Great Britain.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a difference by providing quality meals for children and leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to excellent service.
The predicted salary is between 26400 - 30000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about catering, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service?
Vertas is looking for a dedicated Head of Kitchen to join our Catering Team.
Who are Vertas?
Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain.
Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management.
You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing.
About the
Role: Based at Trent Vale Infant/Nursery, NG9 1LP, you will be working 8:30am to 1:30pm, Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week, 39.2 weeks per year.
You'll play a key role in delivering high quality school meals while leading the day to day operation of the kitchen.
Your responsibilities will include: Preparing and serving nutritious meals in line with menu specifications.
Managing the daily operation of the kitchen and ensuring service standards are maintained.
Supervising and supporting kitchen colleagues.
Monitoring food safety, hygiene and Health and Safety requirements.
Managing stock levels, ordering supplies and minimising waste.
Maintaining accurate records in line with company procedures.
Ensuring high standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen.
Who are we looking for?
Experience working within a catering environment, preferably in a supervisory role.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
A team player who can lead by example.
The ability to organise workloads and work efficiently under pressure.
A positive and flexible approach to work.
A commitment to delivering excellent food and service standards.
What You’ll Bring Strong organisational and time management skills.
Knowledge of food hygiene and Health and Safety practices.
The ability to motivate and support a team.
Attention to detail and a passion for quality food service.
All offers will be subject to satisfactory compliance screening, including right to work in the UK and references.
In addition, due to the nature of the role the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure will be undertaken. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Head of Kitchen employer: Schools Choice
Schools’ Choice is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and dedication. Located at the North Wales Police HQ Canteen in Colwyn Bay, employees benefit from a friendly environment and the opportunity to contribute to the community through quality food service. With flexible part-time hours and a focus on employee growth, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule.
