Civic Recruitment Limited
Head of Kitchen
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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.
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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.
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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.
- Supplier Submission Deadline: 23th October 2026.
- We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.
- Apply ASAP.
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