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Head of Kitchen Contract Catering Services

London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Grade D (30 hours) or E (32.5 hours), hours depending on the number of meals served

Term Time only

Contract Catering Services is the in-house school catering provider for Tower Hamlets, operating in 63 sites. We are seeking a Head of Kitchens with experience in school catering services and have worked in multi-site kitchens for a local authority or private sector company. You should have experience managing a team of staff and ensuring the delivery of school meals and service meets customer expectations, resulting in positive client relationships.

You are at the heart of our catering operation. We are looking for individuals who share our energy and passion and will contribute to our excellent school meals service. You should demonstrate competent cooking skills, be flexible, and able to lead a team.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate must have school contract catering experience and experience managing staff.

• Use good judgment and demonstrate resourcefulness and assertiveness
• Be honest and open
• Responsive, flexible, self-motivated, and team-driven
• Methodical and highly organized with the ability to work on your own initiative
• Build and create good working relationships with clients

What will you be doing as a Head of Kitchen?

You will prepare, cook, and serve school meals, including a wide variety of ethnic and cultural foods, with full knowledge of government standards for school food, allergen legislation, and adherence to Food/Health & Safety requirements.

You will manage the day-to-day duties of the kitchen staff, including preparing effective work rotas, meal production, ordering food and cleaning materials, and completing a daily kitchen log. You will ensure standards meet or exceed all current legislation and Contract Catering Services policies and procedures.

You may be required to work in different school locations depending on service needs.

Tower Hamlets' vision for our borough is that: people are aspirational, independent, and have equal access to opportunities; we are a borough that our residents are proud of and love to live in; and we are a dynamic, outcomes-based council using digital innovation and partnership working to respond to the changing needs of our borough. We want people who aspire to our TOWER values: Together; Open; Willing; Excellent; Respect.