School Kitchen Manager: Lead Healthy Menus & Team

Surrey County Council; Camberley; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Camberley is seeking a Chef Manager for Heather Ridge School to inspire a kitchen team and provide nutritious meals to students. This role offers opportunities for training and development, with a starting salary of £14,736.47 annually. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in food production, excellent communication skills, and experience in supervising staff. Flexible working arrangements are available, ensuring work/life balance during term time.

Benefits

Final salary pension

Discounts on various services

Health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Full induction

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a food production environment delivering high meal volumes.
• Ability to manage stock and food supplies.
• Strong customer service skills to communicate with clients and customers.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a team to produce an outstanding menu using fresh ingredients.
• Manage day-to-day operations in the kitchen.
• Provide nutritious meals to schoolchildren.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Health and Safety Certificate Level 1

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

IT and administrative skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience supervising staff

Education

NVQ Level 2 in food preparation and cooking or equivalent

Job description

A local government council in Camberley is seeking a Chef Manager for Heather Ridge School to inspire a kitchen team and provide nutritious meals to students. This role offers opportunities for training and development, with a starting salary of £14,736.47 annually. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in food production, excellent communication skills, and experience in supervising staff. Flexible working arrangements are available, ensuring work/life balance during term time.