Job Description

Are you an enthusiastic and organised individual with a flair for food and a heart for community? Emersons Green Primary School is looking for a dedicated

Kitchen Manager

to lead our school catering service and deliver nutritious, delicious meals that help our pupils thrive.

As the heart of our kitchen, you'll have the opportunity to:

Take the lead in daily food preparation and service for over 200 pupils and staff

Inspire and supervise a friendly team of part-time catering staff

Bring fresh ideas to our menus while meeting dietary needs and school preferences

Oversee kitchen hygiene, safety, and equipment with professionalism and care

Build strong relationships with students, staff, suppliers, and the wider school community

This is your chance to shape a school dining experience that's healthy, efficient, and full of flavour--all while working in a supportive, vibrant school environment.

All necessary training is provided, including Food Safety certification.
Enjoy consistent working patterns and school term-time hours.
Perfect for someone ready to step into a leadership role in catering!

Bring your energy, creativity, and leadership to Emersons Green Primary--and help fuel young minds every day.

Emersons Green Primary School has an in-house catering service providing nutritious high-quality meals for children and staff.

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the school kitchen liaising and working with our catering supplier and school staff

You will assist the manager in all aspects of health and safety in the kitchen ensuring all hygiene and cleanliness standards are met.

We are looking for an individual who:

has experience of working in a school kitchen environment can support the kitchen manager in running an effective lunch service. can assist in the promotion of a healthy eating Is flexible and able to adapt to ensure a smooth running of our lunch service maintains a calm and consistent approach to working with the children. somebody who is able to communicate well with children, other staff and lead professionals shares the school's vision and values. has a patient, empathetic and conscientious nature and who is committed to providing the best care and service for our children possesses good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team
Please contact the school office on 01454 867474 if you would like to arrange a visit.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,583.00-25,989.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you have a catering qualification relevant to the role?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/09/2025
Reference ID: 1505949