What you’ll be doing… Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications Oversee and participate in the preparation, cooking, and serving of fresh, high-quality meals while ensuring consistency and portion control. Prepare and cook nutritionally balanced seasonal menus that meet dietary, medical, or ethnic requirements Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff; manage staff rotas, conduct performance reviews, and manage payroll administration Manage the kitchen budget, control food costs (Gross Profit), perform weekly stocktakes and record accurate data Compliance & Safety: Enforce strict adherence to our Food Safety (HACCP), Health & Safety (COSHH), and EHO standards, maintaining impeccable hygiene records Operational Duties: Manage inventory ordering with our client, support and report the equipment maintenance log, record waste and look to support waste reduction Working Pattern: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 2:00pm | 30 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only Salary: £13.50 Per Hour | £18,063 Per Annum Job ID: 6051 What can you bring? Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach Genuine interest in customer service excellence Focused on the front line Catering experience essential with chef skills 2 years’ experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef ready for their next step Business Acumen: Good understanding of P&L accounts, budgeting, and cost-control measures. Certifications: Level 2 or 3 Food Safety & Hygiene Excellent communication for liaising with clients and children in our settings What the role brings to you: A stable, daytime role in education catering A supportive kitchen team Opportunities to develop your skills Great work-life balance