Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom
Posted On 22/01/2026
Job Information
Work Experience 4-5 years
Food / Catering / Hospitality
City Little Thurrock
Province Thurrock
Postal Code RM17
Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
* Thurrock Catering Services is seeking experienced and enthusiastic Head of Kitchen professionals to lead the delivery of high-quality school meal services across Thurrock.
* This role involves managing kitchen operations, preparing and cooking meals, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with food hygiene and allergy legislation.
* The successful candidates will support the Catering Service in maintaining Bronze Food for Life standards while delivering a safe, efficient, and customer-focused service to pupils and staff.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
* Lead, organise, and supervise all kitchen, counter, and dining hall activities.
* Prepare, cook, and deliver high-quality meals in line with Bronze Food for Life standards.
* Manage food ordering, stock control, and kitchen resources.
* Supervise and support kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of service and customer care.
* Promote the Catering Service and remain up to date with new products, promotions, and legislative changes.
* Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, allergy legislation, and food safety due diligence requirements.
* Complete daily, weekly, and monthly operational data reconciliation.
* Provide flexible cover across schools within Thurrock when required.
* Support initiatives aimed at increasing uptake of the school meals service.
Skills/Experience:
* Proven experience as a Head of Kitchen, Chef, or Cook within a catering environment.
* Strong knowledge of Food Hygiene and Allergy Legislation.
* Experience managing kitchen operations, staff supervision, and food ordering.
* Ability to deliver excellent customer service with a positive, can-do attitude.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Flexibility to work across multiple school sites.
* Understanding of compliance, due diligence, and food safety standards.
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