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Kitchen Lead

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 16,000 - 23,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Kitchen Lead - SEN Specialist School - Welwyn Garden City

This Kitchen Lead position is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced cook or catering professional who enjoys leading a kitchen, maintaining high standards, and working within a school environment that truly values care, inclusion, and community.

Salary: £16,000 - £23,000

Start Date: April

Location: Welwyn Garden City

Sector: Education and Training

Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and making a positive difference? We are seeking a Kitchen Lead to join a welcoming SEN Specialist School in Welwyn Garden City, where your work will play a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing, and daily routines of pupils with special educational needs in the education and training sector.

The Role:

As Kitchen Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, ensuring nutritious, well-balanced meals are prepared and served in line with dietary, medical, and individual pupil needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing and cooking healthy, high-quality meals for pupils and staff
Supervising and supporting kitchen staff
Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen regulations
Managing stock, ordering supplies, and minimising waste
Adapting menus to meet dietary requirements and SEN-specific needs
Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen environment 

What's on Offer:

Salary of £16,000 - £23,000
A supportive and inclusive SEN school environment
A role where your work directly supports pupil wellbeing
A friendly, collaborative staff team in Welwyn Garden City
Job security and a positive work-life balance within a school setting 

The Ideal Candidate Will: 

Have previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment (supervisory experience desirable)
Hold a Food Hygiene Certificate (or be willing to obtain one)
Be organised, reliable, and confident leading a small team
Understand the importance of meeting dietary and medical needs
Enjoy working in a school or care-based environment
Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing 

This Kitchen Lead position in Welwyn Garden City is a permanent role starting in April, ideal for someone looking for a meaningful role within the education and training sector.

If you are looking for a fulfilling position where your skills truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you

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