School Kitchen Lead
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 23 April 2026
LOCATION
Birmingham
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Team Leadership
Menu Planning
Food Preparation
Food Hygiene
Health and Safety
Catering
Kitchen Management
Stock Management
FULL DESCRIPTION
Job Vacancy: School Kitchen Lead (Catering Supervisor)
As the Kitchen Lead, you will manage the day-to-day operations of our busy kitchen, ensuring all pupils receive healthy meals.
- Team Leadership: Motivate and supervise kitchen staff, managing rotas and training needs.
- Menu & Service: Plan varied menus and lead the preparation and cooking of all meals.
- Management: Oversee food ordering via online systems (e.g., Saffron), manage stock, and control costs.
- Compliance: Maintain exceptional food hygiene and health and safety standards.
About You
- Experience: Previous experience in a professional kitchen, ideally catering for large groups.
- Qualifications: You must hold a Level 3 Food Safety Qualification and an Intermediate Food Hygiene certificate.
- Skills: Excellent communication and basic computer literacy for ordering and payroll.
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