School Kitchen Manager - Term-Time Chef Lead

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

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a Chef Manager at Thames Ditton Infant School. This role involves leading a team to prepare nutritious meals for children, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a passion for cooking, relevant safety certifications, and experience overseeing kitchen operations. The position offers a starting salary of £14,736.47 per annum for a part-time role during term time, with opportunities for training and development. Join us in promoting healthy eating among school children.

Benefits

Final salary pension

Discounts on various services

Health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver high levels of meals in a food production environment.
• Proven understanding of health and safety in a kitchen environment.
• Experience managing a kitchen efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a team to produce an outstanding menu using fresh ingredients.
• Order food and sundry supplies, manage kitchen operations.
• Provide nutritious meals for school children.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Health and Safety Certificate Level 1

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking

Excellent communication skills

Experience supervising staff

Experience using catering equipment

Education

NVQ Level 2 in food preparation

Job description

A local education authority is seeking a Chef Manager at Thames Ditton Infant School. This role involves leading a team to prepare nutritious meals for children, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a passion for cooking, relevant safety certifications, and experience overseeing kitchen operations. The position offers a starting salary of £14,736.47 per annum for a part-time role during term time, with opportunities for training and development. Join us in promoting healthy eating among school children.