Kitchen Manager
| Posting date: | 17 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 to £12.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 November 2025 |
| Location: | Oldham, North West, OL8 1SE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 58214806 |
Summary
School Kitchen Manager
Location: Oldham
⏰ Hours: Monday – Friday 6:45am – 2pm
Contract: Temporary ongoing
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Kitchen Manager to join a busy school environment in Oldham. This is a temporary position, perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced setting and is passionate about delivering nutritious meals to young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the school kitchen
- Lead, manage, and motivate a small catering team
- Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals in line with dietary guidelines
- Ensure high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene are maintained
- Manage stock, ordering, and kitchen budgets
- Comply with all health & safety and food safety regulations
Requirements:
✅ Previous experience in a similar role (e.g. school kitchen, catering manager, head cook)
✅Strong leadership and organisational skills
✅Ability to work independently and manage a small team
✅Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)
Interested? Apply now
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
Location: Oldham
⏰ Hours: Monday – Friday 6:45am – 2pm
Contract: Temporary ongoing
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Kitchen Manager to join a busy school environment in Oldham. This is a temporary position, perfect for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced setting and is passionate about delivering nutritious meals to young people.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the school kitchen
- Lead, manage, and motivate a small catering team
- Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals in line with dietary guidelines
- Ensure high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene are maintained
- Manage stock, ordering, and kitchen budgets
- Comply with all health & safety and food safety regulations
Requirements:
✅ Previous experience in a similar role (e.g. school kitchen, catering manager, head cook)
✅Strong leadership and organisational skills
✅Ability to work independently and manage a small team
✅Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one)
Interested? Apply now
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
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