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Smile Education are recruiting for an experienced Kitchen Manager to start immediately at a welcoming primary school in the Birmingham area. This is a full-time, term-time position with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role
As a Kitchen Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school kitchen, ensuring pupils receive high-quality, nutritious meals in a safe, clean, and efficient environment. You will lead the kitchen team, oversee food preparation, maintain food hygiene standards, and ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of the school kitchen
• Preparing and serving nutritious meals in line with school menus and dietary requirements
• Supervising, supporting, and organising kitchen staff
• Managing stock levels, ordering food and kitchen supplies, and controlling waste
• Ensuring compliance with Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and allergen legislation
• Completing all required food safety and temperature records accurately
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe kitchen environment
• Liaising with school staff regarding menus, special dietary requirements, and service delivery
• Ensuring equipment is maintained and reporting any faults promptly

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Kitchen Manager or Senior Cook within a school, education, or commercial catering environment
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable)
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene regulations and health & safety requirements
• Experience managing a team within a busy kitchen
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and use initiative
• Current Enhanced DBS Certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Fully vetted and able to start immediately
• Ideally located within a reasonable commuting distance of Birmingham

Why work with Smile Education?
Smile Education are an agency with a difference. We are education specialists with a proven record of supporting both experienced support staff and education professionals. We provide ongoing support, CPD opportunities, and access to a wide network of schools across the local area.

We are committed to safeguarding children. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks, including Enhanced DBS, Barred List, Prohibited List, Right to Work, and reference checks.

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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.