Kitchen Manager

We are seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead and manage a school catering operation.

Your primary focus will be delivering high-quality food for students while ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen. You will have overall responsibility for the school catering operation, setting and maintaining standards, managing budgets and targets, and leading a motivated and customer-focused team.

A key part of this role is strong leadership, building positive relationships with clients and students, and ensuring the consistent delivery of an excellent food service.

The Role

Prepare and oversee the production of delicious, high-quality food in line with menus, recipes, and standards

Ensure full understanding and compliance with allergen management and dietary requirements

Deliver outstanding catering services both in and outside the kitchen environment

Ensure timely meal service, meeting deadlines and maintaining smooth daily operations

Maintain excellent standards of hygiene, ensuring all kitchen and service areas are clean, safe, and well organised

Uphold all health and safety standards, ensuring a safe working environment at all times

Work collaboratively as part of the wider ISS team to deliver an exceptional customer experience

Manage, motivate, and develop a team of catering staff to consistently deliver a high-quality service

NVQ Level 2 in Professional Cookery (or working towards) or equivalent catering qualification

Passion for great-tasting food with strong knowledge of school catering environments

Excellent food preparation and cooking skills with a focus on quality and consistency

Strong understanding of food hygiene standards and allergen management principles

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships

Motivated, reliable, and committed to delivering high standards of service

Supportive, helpful, and a positive team player, Disability Confident
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