Kitchen Manager

Luton Source: WhatJobs

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ABOUT US

Putteridge Primary School is an exciting and stimulating learning environment to work in. As a team of professionals, we strive to ensure that all of our children can achieve and progress to their fullest potential.

We are a very popular and vibrant 3 form entry primary school on the Hertfordshire / Luton border. We have invested heavily to ensure that this is a quality learning environment for the children and a wonderful workplace for the whole staff. We are continually developing our culture so that we can embed excellence at all levels.

We are looking for an experienced and innovative Kitchen Manager to lead our kitchen team and provide our children and staff with inspiring, healthy and nutritious menus, with food that meets all government guidelines and inspires our school community to come back for more.

In order to do this, you will:

Hold a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.
Have experience in working in large scale industrial catering or similar, and have experience in kitchen management
Be able to effectively manage budgets, stocks orders, menu planning, dealing with suppliers.
Be able to effectively run a small team, ensuring clear communication and cohesion
Ensure that methods of preparation and presentation comply with current recognised catering standards and food safety legislation

We offer:

A successful school with an experienced Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body. We have highly motivated, cheerful and well-behaved children.
A friendly committed, hard-working team of staff with a strong learning culture and team ethic.
A welcoming and warm environment, where everyone is valued and respected.

Hours of work at 7.00 am to 2.00 pm, Monday to Friday.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Putteridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.