Job details

Salary: £29,188 FTE (£23,275 actual)

Employer: North Town Primary School

Location: Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1DF

Contract type: Permanent, Term time

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 2 October 2026 11:59 pm

About the job

Key information

Base Location: North Town Primary School

Salary: £29,188 FTE (£23,275 actual)

Hours: 35 hours per week, term time only

Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–3:00pm

Contract: Permanent – Term Time Only

Reports to: Primary Schools Catering Manager

What will I be doing?

To manage the day-to-day operation of the base kitchen, ensuring the timely production and delivery of high-quality meals and compliance with company procedures, food hygiene, health and safety and safeguarding requirements.

  • Manage the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, including the line management of Catering Assistants.
  • Prepare and cook high-quality meals in accordance with agreed menus, recipes and ingredients.
  • Support colleagues with the production of meals for delivery to other Trust schools when required.
  • Assist the Catering Operations Manager with menu planning, portion control, ingredients and costing.
  • Serve pupils, ensuring agreed portion controls are maintained.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen and service areas, including washing up and waste removal.
  • Ensure all staff adhere to health and safety, food hygiene and company procedures.
  • Ensure all required records and logs are accurately completed, including allergens, temperatures, food preparation, transportation, cleaning and wastage.
  • Maintain appropriate stock levels and support supplier quality control.
  • Raise and assist with resolving any issues, suggestions or complaints from pupils, parents and carers.
  • Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.
  • Take responsibility for personal professional development and participate in the Company’s Professional Review and Development Scheme.

DBS check

DBS check required.

Supporting documents and information

This is a Huish Education Services appointment based at North Town School.

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