[260505] Kitchen Manager

Post: Kitchen Manager Location: ACE Tiverton School, Orchard Way, Tiverton, EX16 5HB FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade E Pt 15 - 20; £30,024 - £32,597 Actual Salary Range: £21,663 - £29,008 (Pro Rata) Contract Type: Permanent, part time, term time only (39 weeks per year) Contract Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday About the role As Kitchen Manager, you will take responsibility for the smooth and safe running of the school kitchen. You will lead a small catering team, plan and deliver balanced menus, manage budgets and stock, and ensure full compliance with food safety, health and safety, and hygiene regulations. You will play a key role in creating a positive dining experience for our students and staff. Key responsibilities Managing and overseeing the daily operation of the school canteen Leading, supervising and supporting a small team of catering staff Planning weekly menus in line with national nutritional standards Preparing, cooking and serving food to a high standard Managing dining service and maintaining a welcoming dining environment Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations (HACCP, COSHH, Health & Safety at Work) Managing the catering budget, stock control, ordering and deliveries Catering for meetings, CPD sessions and special events as required Supporting staff training, induction and development Meeting special dietary requirements where necessary About the successful candidate You will be organised, proactive and confident working in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll be comfortable making decisions, leading a team, and maintaining high standards under pressure. Essential requirements: Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to work towards this) First Aid Certificate (or willingness to undertake training) Proven experience in a similar catering or kitchen management role Good literacy and numeracy skills Strong communication, organisation and IT skills Ability to work on your own initiative and manage competing demands About the School ACE Tiverton is a specialist 11-16 school supporting autistic students and those with associated social, emotional and mental health needs. We are a warm, inclusive learning community built on mutual respect, high aspirations and unconditional positive regard. Our staff work closely together to create a calm, supportive environment where every young person - and every member of staff - is valued, supported and able to thrive. Joining ACE Tiverton means being part of a team that truly believes every day is a fresh start and every individual matters. For additional information about ACE Tiverton and Reach South Academy Trust, please view our applicant pack using the following link - Ace Tiverton Applicant Pack About the Trust Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the Southwest of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 20 academies in Cornwall,