Vertas is recruiting a Mobile Head of Kitchen for its Catering Team, advertised as a Mobile School Chef. The post-holder leads kitchen operations and food and service standards across several catering sites. It is a part-time weekday role of 30 hours a week over 39.2 weeks a year, with travel between sites. Prior catering experience is essential and an enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals to menu specifications
- Run day-to-day kitchen operations across several sites
- Supervise and support catering colleagues
- Monitor food safety, hygiene and health and safety compliance
- Manage stock, order supplies and reduce waste
- Keep accurate records under company procedures
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food quality
- Provide cover across the catering operation where needed
What’s required
Experience
- Experience working in a catering environment
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Team player who leads by example
- Organising workloads and working efficiently under pressure
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety practice
- Ability to motivate and support a team
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check, declaring unprotected cautions and convictions
- Children's Barred List check (where applicable)
- Right to work checks
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational health and medical clearance (where applicable)
Other
- Flexible approach and ability to work across multiple locations
- Ability to travel between sites
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to excellent food and service standards
Nice to have
- Supervisory or management experience in a catering role
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
