Closing date 26-May-2026 Reference Number BFC00595 Location Penarth / Llandough Actual salary £13.90 - £14.82 per Hour Contract Type Permanent Position Type Part Time About us The Big Fresh Catering Company provides healthy nutritious school meals at lunchtime, which is compliant with the Food and Nutrient standards set by the Welsh Government’s Healthy Eating in Schools (Nutritional Standards and Requirements) (Wales) Regulations 2013. In addition to this, we also provide a high quality Buffet/Function service to our schools, Café at the Penarth Pier Pavilion, weddings, external customers and companies. Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future. Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take. Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services. Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council. About the role Pay Details: Grade 5, SCP 8 - 12 Pro Rata Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 5 Days – 25 hrs per week, term time only Main Place of Work: Llyn Derw Description: The Big Fresh Catering Company is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Kitchen Manager. Number of meals served on site: approximately 80 - 100 daily Applicants will be responsible for the daily running of the kitchen and should preferably have experience of large scale catering. About you You Will Need • At least 2 years practical cooking experience in a busy catering environment within the last 3 years. • Ability to supervise staff to achieve the service objectives • Ability to plan and organise the kitchen to its full potential • Be able to use their own initiative in the day to day running of the kitchen • Firm commitment to providing a quality catering service. Additional information DBS Check Required: Enhanced and Barred Children For Further Information, contact: DAWN PREEN 07702 688826 Please see attached job description / person specification for further information. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .