Vertas Group is recruiting a temporary, ongoing Head of Kitchen for one designated school, to be confirmed at interview. The work centres on planning and cooking meals for pupils and staff, running the kitchen day to day, and supervising catering staff. It is a weekday post of 30 hours, 08:00 to 14:00, suited to candidates already holding an enhanced DBS with a children's barred list check. Starts are from 2 November, with an immediate start for those who already hold that check.
What the job involves
- Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for pupils and staff
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the kitchen
- Supervise and support catering staff
- Ensure compliance with food safety, health and hygiene regulations
- Monitor stock levels and place food orders
- Keep the kitchen clean, safe and organised
What’s required
Qualifications
- Food Safety Certificate, with qualifications verified
Experience
- Previous experience as a Head of Kitchen, Kitchen Manager or supervisory catering role
- Experience managing a busy kitchen and leading a team
Skills & knowledge
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Works independently and as part of a team
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check
- Right to work
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational health and medical clearance
- Assessment of suitability to work with children
- Declaration of cautions and convictions not protected under filtering rules
Other
- Reliable, professional and committed to high standards
Nice to have
- Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check already held on the Update Service
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
