Are you passionate about catering, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Head of Kitchen (Primary School) 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 NCC Kneesall CofE Primary School, you will be working Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 13:00, 25 hours per week, term time. You'll play a key role in leading the kitchen operation and delivering high quality, nutritious meals in a primary school setting.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing the day to day running of the school kitchen
* Preparing, cooking and serving meals in line with set menus
* Leading and supporting kitchen colleagues
* Ensuring all food hygiene, health and safety standards are met
* Ordering stock and managing kitchen supplies
* Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen
Who are we looking for?
* Previous experience in a similar catering or kitchen leadership role
* Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or willingness to obtain
* Ability to work independently and manage a small team
* Enhanced DBS check is required, if you do not currently hold one, you must be willing to obtain it
* Great communication skills and experience in a similar catering setting
* A team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group
* The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation
What You'll Bring
* A passion for food quality and customer service
* Excellent organisational and time management skills
* The right to work in the UK
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.
