Head of Kitchen

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 23/09/2026

Job Information

Community & Social

City Ipswich

Province Suffolk

Postal Code IP1

Job Description

1 month Contract with a Facilities Services Provider

Job Purpose

As a Head of Kitchen / Chef , you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the school kitchen, ensuring the delivery of high-quality meals, maintaining food safety standards, managing stock and inventory, and providing excellent catering services to students and staff.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Manage the daily operation of the school kitchen.
• Prepare and cook meals in accordance with menu requirements.
• Supervise kitchen activities and ensure smooth service delivery.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and food safety.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation.
• Manage stock levels and undertake inventory management.
• Order food supplies and control kitchen expenditure.
• Operate and oversee point of sale (POS) systems.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Support and assist catering staff where required.
• Ensure all records and documentation are completed accurately.
• Deliver excellent customer service to school staff and students.

Essential Experience Required

• Previous experience working as a Head Chef, Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Catering Supervisor.
• Experience within school catering, education catering, contract catering, or commercial catering environments.
• Experience managing kitchen operations.
• Experience with inventory and stock control.
• Experience operating point of sale (POS) systems.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards.
• Experience managing food preparation and service.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a busy kitchen environment.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Food Safety Certificate.
• Enhanced DBS (mandatory).
• Right to Work in the UK.

Additional Information to Note

• Location: Stoke High School, Ipswich, IP2 8PL.
• Working hours: 37.5 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday.
• Shift Pattern: 07:30 – 15:00.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Food Safety Certificate required.

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