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Head of Kitchen

Job in Norwich, Norfolk County, NR2, England, UK
Listing for: Civic Recruitment Limited
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-11
Job specializations:
  • Restaurant/Food Service
    Food & Beverage, Catering, Hotel Kitchen
  • Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
    Food & Beverage, Catering, Hotel Kitchen
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

2 weeks Contract with a Local Authority (Possibility of extension)

Summary

The Head of Kitchen is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of a primary school kitchen. This role ensures the preparation of healthy nutritious meals for pupils while maintaining the highest standards of food safety hygiene and service. The Head of Kitchen will lead the catering team manage stock and compliance and ensure smooth kitchen operations during the sickness cover period.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee daily kitchen operations ensuring all meals are prepared on time and to a high standard.
  • Lead support and motivate kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and positive team performance.
  • Prepare and cook nutritious meals in line with school meal guidelines and dietary requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with food hygiene health & safety and allergen regulations at all times.
Essential Experience Required
  • Previous experience as a Cook Chef Kitchen Supervisor or Head of Kitchen preferably within an educational or similar catering environment.
  • Experience leading and coordinating a small kitchen team.
Essential Qualifications Required
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (essential).
  • Level 3 Food Safety or equivalent (desirable).
Additional Information
  • Working hours:

    25 hours per week
  • Enhanced DBS barred with Child is essential.
  • Location:

    NR3 40EW Beccles
  • Hours:

    08:30-13:30
  • We work on Bi-weekly payments
  • Role closes soon; apply ASAP.
Required Skills

To oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the primary school kitchen ensuring the preparation of healthy nutritious meals for pupils while maintaining the highest standards of food safety hygiene and service.

Required Education

To oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the primary school kitchen ensuring the preparation of healthy nutritious meals for pupils while maintaining the highest standards of food safety hygiene and service.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

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