Do you have Catering experience, or would you like to be trained to be an exceptional Caterer? We can help.

We’re looking for a dedicated Head of Kitchen at Mendham Primary School who wants to make a difference and thrives in a challenging environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to extend your Catering experience, or to kickstart your career with extensive training in order for you to achieve your career goals.

About us:

Vertas is one of the fastest growing multi-services facilities management companies in the UK. Our passion is driven by putting our colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do.

The Head of Kitchen will have:

• Great customer service and communication skills.
• Passion for sustainability.
• A Team player providing an excellent service across the Vertas Group.
• The ability to make the best decisions with Vertas in mind.
• Listening and responding to colleagues, customers and suppliers to achieve the best outcome.
• The ability to adapt and respond to change in a growing organisation.

Main responsibilities include:

• Supervision of the unit including monitoring hygiene standards, staff training and all day to day operations of the kitchen.
• Undertake and/or lead a team where appropriate in the preparation, cooking and service of the meal.
• Administrative work, including placing orders, stock control and monitoring of food budgets.
• Checking and recording the amount, price and condition of all food/non-food deliveries and taking any necessary action required.
• To take responsibility for the standards of cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen premises and equipment whilst maintaining sufficient stock levels of cleaning materials