School Kitchen Chef – Lead Meals & Food Safety

# School ChefPosted 20th May 2026REFERENCE30734_1779269201### Share this job### Relevant JobsHospitality & CateringAssistant ChefLocationBarrow-In-Furness, CumbriaJob TypePermanentAre you passionate about food, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Assistant Chef to join our Catering team. Who are Vertas? Vertas deli…Up to £13.00/ hourView jobHospitality & CateringAssistant ManagerLocationBannockburn, StirlingJob TypePermanentAre you passionate about food, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Assistant Manager to join our Catering team. Who are Vertas? Vertas d…Up to £13.75/ hourView jobHospitality & CateringChefLocationCranbrook, KentJob TypePermanentAre you passionate about food, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated Chef to join our Catering team. Who are Vertas? Vertas delivers trust…Up to £16.00/ hourView jobLocationNottingham, NottinghamshireSalaryUp to£13.77/hrJob TypePart TimeJob DisciplineHospitality & CateringAre you passionate about food, teamwork, and delivering exceptional service? Vertas is looking for a dedicated **School Chef** to join our Catering team.**Who are Vertas?** Vertas delivers trusted, integrated facilities management solutions across Great Britain. Our team of 5,000 colleagues provides a comprehensive range of facilities services, including cleaning, catering, property design, recruitment, transport, and environmental management. You’ll find us putting the customer at the heart of everything we do, while prioritising our colleagues’ health, safety and wellbeing.**About the Role:** Based at **Alderman Pounder Infants & Nursery, NG9 5FN**, you will be working **26.25 hours a week (08:15am – 13:30pm)**. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the delivery of nutritious meals and compliance with food safety standards.**Your responsibilities will include*** Manage the day to day running of the school kitchen* Prepare and serve meals to pupils and staff* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations* Order stock and manage budgets effectively* Supervise and support kitchen staff**Who are we looking for?*** Previous experience in a similar role* Strong leadership and organisational skills* Knowledge of food safety standards* Ability to work independently and as part of a team**What You’ll Bring*** Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle* Excellent organisational and time management skills* The right to work in the UK* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)**Apply Today*** If you’re ready to bring your skills to a company that values people and places, **apply now** and start your journey with Vertas.#J-18808-Ljbffr…