Kitchen Manager​/Cook - Newsome Academy

Kitchen Manager/Cook - Newsome Academy role at Kirklees Council

Location: Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN

Hours: 35 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 days

Position Type: Permanent

Salary: Scale 6, SCP 18-22 (£31,537 - £33,699) Actual Salary: £26,161 - £27,954

Organisations: Newsome Academy

Employer: Kirklees Council (advertised on behalf of Newsome Academy)

To prepare meals and manage kitchen staff.

Core

Purpose:

To prepare all meals and ensure that the regulations pertaining to the safe and hygienic operation of the kitchen are met. To manage the Kitchen Assistants to provide a smooth efficient food service. Responsible for complying to guidelines and standards. Ordering of goods, paperwork and keeping records up to date as necessary.

• Preparation and production of all meals, including vegetables, salads, fruit, sweet and savoury sauces, milk, puddings, cakes, pastries, sandwiches and cooking as appropriate.
• Running the food service to serve children and staff.
• Catering for special dietary needs and allergies.
• Adhere to and maintain all relevant Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation.
• Liaise with head/teachers regarding themed days and calendar events.
• Manage and organise Kitchen Assistants, providing clear instructions for outstanding food service.
• Carry out performance management and identify training needs.
• Accurately manage stock levels, maintain records and procedures (e.g., fridge & freezer temperature record).
• Ensure staff are trained on using kitchen equipment and that all equipment is in full working order and meets Health and Safety standards.
• Deliver an effective, high quality catering service to the Academy on time.
• Encourage and promote students to eat a variety of dishes.
• Observe Health and Safety and food hygiene regulations to prevent contamination.
• Assist in set up and clear dining/service area when required.
• Accommodate catering requirements for special functions such as Open Days.
• Supply catering to other schools in the trust.
• Keep all work areas and surfaces clean and tidy at all times, including end-of-day/shift clean-up.
• Deep clean the kitchen during non-term periods.
• Ensure washing of towels, cloths, and other items; items are washed and stored properly.
• Secure stores during working hours.
• Report and take action on compliments or complaints.
• Report and take action for incidents, fire, loss, theft, damage, unfit food, and other irregularities.
• Attend meetings and training courses.
• Carry out reasonable requests by management/supervisor.
• Uphold and practice safeguarding and promote welfare of students in day-to-day dealings.

Experience in managing the delivery of an effective catering service for a school or similar setting. Ability to encourage students to eat a variety of dishes. Knowledge of Health and Safety good practice. Capability to maintain clean and tidy kitchen environment. Willingness to attend training and safeguard children.

All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. All interviews include a question about safeguarding.

05 January 2026, 9:00 AM

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