Temporary Kitchen Manager - Rhws Primary

TEMPORARY KITCHEN MANAGER 27.5 hours - RHWS PRIMARY

Employer:

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Location:

Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan

Pay:

Salary not specified.

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

27.5 hours per week (5 days)

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

19/03/2026

27.5 hours per week (5 days, term time only)

• RHWS PRIMARY – Long Term Sickness cover up to 6 months (Closing date 24-Feb-2026)
• Reference Number BFC
  00567
• Location:
  
  Barry
• Actual salary: £26,824.00 – £28,598.00 per year
• Contract Type:
  Temporary / Fixed Term
• Position Type:
  Part Time
• About us:
  
  The Big Fresh Catering Company provides healthy nutritious school meals at lunchtime, compliant with the Food and Nutrient standards set by the Welsh Government’s Healthy Eating in Schools (Wales) Regulations 2013. We also offer a high quality buffet/service to schools, café at Penarth Pier Pavilion, weddings, external customers and companies.

Ambitious – Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

• Open – Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
• Together – Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
• Proud – Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

Pay Details:
Grade 5, SCP 8-12 Pro Rata

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 5 Days - 27½ hrs per week, term time only

Main Place of Work:
Rhws Primary

Temporary Reason:
Long Term Sickness up to 6 months

Description:

The Big Fresh Catering Company is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Kitchen Manager.

Number of meals served on site: approximately 230-250 daily.

Applicants will be responsible for the daily running of the kitchen and should preferably have experience of large scale catering.

• Ability to supervise staff to achieve the service objectives.
• Ability to plan and organise the kitchen to its full potential.
• Be able to use their own initiative in the day to day running of the kitchen.
• At least 2 years practical cooking experience in a busy catering environment within the last 3 years.
• Firm commitment to providing a quality catering service.

Additional information:
DBS Check

Required:

YES ENHANCED

For Further Information, contact: DAWN PREEN

See attached job description / person specification for further information.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.

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