Kitchen Lead - SEN Specialist School - Welwyn Garden City
This Kitchen Lead position is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced cook or catering professional who enjoys leading a kitchen, maintaining high standards, and working within a school environment that truly values care, inclusion, and community.
Salary: £16,000 - £23,000
Start Date: April
Location: Welwyn Garden City
Sector: Education and Training
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and making a positive difference? We are seeking a Kitchen Lead to join a welcoming SEN Specialist School in Welwyn Garden City, where your work will play a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing, and daily routines of pupils with special educational needs in the education and training sector.
The Role:
As Kitchen Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, ensuring nutritious, well-balanced meals are prepared and served in line with dietary, medical, and individual pupil needs.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Preparing and cooking healthy, high-quality meals for pupils and staff
2. Supervising and supporting kitchen staff
3. Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen regulations
4. Managing stock, ordering supplies, and minimising waste
5. Adapting menus to meet dietary requirements and SEN-specific ...