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Head of Kitchen (Primary School)

Posted 05th February 2026

REFERENCE

27639_1770287134

Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Salary
Up to£13.27/hr
Job Type
Permanent

Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated School Chef to join our Catering team.

Who are Vertas?
Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You'll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues' health, safety and wellbeing.

About the Role:
Based at Ernehale Juniors - NG5 6TA, you will be working 30 hours a week (07:45 to 13:45) during 39.2 weeks per year. You'll play a key role in ensuring the delivery of nutritious meals and compliance with food safety standards.

Your responsibilities will include
Manage the day-to-day running of the school kitchen
Prepare and serve meals to pupils and staff
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations
Order stock and manage budgets effectively
Supervise and support kitchen staff

Who are we looking for?
Previous experience in a similar role
Strong leadership and organisational skills
Knowledge of food safety standards
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What You'll Bring
Excellent organisational and time-management skills
A positive and proactive attitude
The right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Apply Today
If you're ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, apply now and start your journey with Vertas.

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