2 Month Contract | Local Authority
Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Rate: £15.76 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 2 Month Contract
Hours: Full Time
Enhanced DBS Required
Food Safety Certificate Required
Pay: Bi-weekly
We are seeking a seasoned Head of Kitchen to spearhead the catering services at a Local Authority primary school in Sutton-in-Ashfield. This role involves managing the kitchen's daily operations, ensuring that nutritious and high-quality meals are consistently provided to students and staff. The position demands adherence to the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer service. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented and proactive catering professional with a background in supervisory roles and a dedication to delivering exceptional school meal services.
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Develop, prepare, and serve meals for students and staff.
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Oversee and direct the daily functions of the school kitchen.
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Lead and support the catering team effectively.
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Ensure meals meet high standards of quality and presentation.
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Monitor food quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
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Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and safeguarding protocols.
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Manage inventory levels and coordinate ordering as necessary.
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Oversee food storage and stock rotation practices.
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Keep precise records related to food safety and kitchen operations.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
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Optimize kitchen resources and minimize food waste.
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Enhance the dining experience for students and staff.
Requirements:
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Proven experience in a supervisory catering role.
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Valid Food Safety Certificate.
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Enhanced DBS Check.
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Capability to lead and inspire a small catering team.
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Experience in high-volume meal preparation.
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Comprehensive knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
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Strong organizational and time management abilities.
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Ability to work autonomously and exercise initiative.
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Dedication to high standards of food quality and customer service.
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Dependable, adaptable, and professional demeanor.
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Experience in a school, educational, or Local Authority catering setting.
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Relevant qualifications in catering or professional cookery.
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Familiarity with school food standards and nutritional guidelines.
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£15.76 per hour (Umbrella)
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2 Month Contract
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Local Authority School Environment
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Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
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Food Safety Certificate Required
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Enhanced DBS Required
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Bi-weekly Pay
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Opportunity to lead a dynamic school catering operation.
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Supportive and friendly work environment.
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A rewarding role contributing to the well-being of students through nutritious, high-quality meals.
This position is ideal for individuals with experience as a Head Cook, Kitchen Manager, Catering Supervisor, School Cook, Chef Manager, Catering Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, or Head of Catering.
