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School Kitchen Manager

School Kitchen Manager

Wise Employment Plymouth

Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month

Torquay, Devon TQ1 1AG, England

£30,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The School Kitchen Manager position offers a salary ranging from £27,711 to £32,654, depending on experience.
This full-time role requires 35 hours of work per week for 39 weeks a year, primarily during term time.
Candidates should have prior experience managing a kitchen or catering operation and possess strong leadership skills.
Key responsibilities include overseeing meal preparation for up to 300 students, managing staff, and ensuring food safety standards are met.
An enhanced Child Workforce DBS is required, and those aiming for the higher salary must demonstrate relevant experience during the interview process.

School Kitchen Manager

Salary: £27,711 - £32,654 (full-time equivalent, pro rata depending on experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time + 1 week)
Working Hours: 7:00am – 2:00pm, Monday to Friday

Are you a passionate and experienced kitchen leader looking to make a real impact? Wise Employment are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic School Kitchen Manager to join a fantastic school in Paignton, managing a team of 4. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the health and wellbeing of young children by providing healthy, high-quality meals every school day.

School Kitchen Manager Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the preparation, cooking, and serving of meals (up to 300 meals per day)
Plan menus and order food and supplies in line with budget and school policies
Responsible for working with specific dietary requirements and food allergies
Manage kitchen staff, including training, rotas, and performance
Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness
Keep accurate records of stock, cash handling, and kitchen operations
Work closely with the School Business Manager and Headteacher to ensure smooth running of the catering service

What We're Looking For:

Experience managing a kitchen or catering operation
Strong leadership and communication skills
Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations (Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene Certificate preferred)
Preferably a Level 3 First Aid qualification
Organised, reliable, and able to work under pressure
Experience of budgeting

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in our school community by leading a valued service that supports student wellbeing.

An enhanced Child Workforce DBS is required for this role (update service or a new one obtained).

If you feel this is for you then please do do apply through this job board.

To achieve the higher salary, you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the key criteria's of the role by past experience and during the interview process

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