Head of Kitchen
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,970 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 January 2026 |
| Location: | Taunton, Somerset, TA1 5AU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1526439 |
Summary
Head of Kitchen
37 hours per week Monday – Friday
A typical working day would be 7:00am – 3:00pm (including a 30-minute unpaid break)
Term time plus INSET days - 39 weeks per year
NJC point 8 – full time equivalent £26,824
Actual starting salary - £22,970
Are you passionate about food and dedicated to providing nutritious, high-quality meals to children? We are seeking a motivated and experienced Head of Kitchen to lead our school catering team and ensure our students enjoy healthy, balanced meals every day.
Why join us?
• Family-friendly hours: Work during school term time only – perfect for parents and carers who want a role that fits around family life.
• No evenings or weekends: Enjoy your evenings and school holidays off.
• Make an impact: Help shape the health and wellbeing of our students through great food.
• Supportive environment: Join a friendly team in a vibrant school community.
We can offer you: An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last. A competitive salary. Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust. An energised and professional working environment.
Disclosure Level: Enhanced
Start date: As soon as possible
CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full.
37 hours per week Monday – Friday
A typical working day would be 7:00am – 3:00pm (including a 30-minute unpaid break)
Term time plus INSET days - 39 weeks per year
NJC point 8 – full time equivalent £26,824
Actual starting salary - £22,970
Are you passionate about food and dedicated to providing nutritious, high-quality meals to children? We are seeking a motivated and experienced Head of Kitchen to lead our school catering team and ensure our students enjoy healthy, balanced meals every day.
Why join us?
• Family-friendly hours: Work during school term time only – perfect for parents and carers who want a role that fits around family life.
• No evenings or weekends: Enjoy your evenings and school holidays off.
• Make an impact: Help shape the health and wellbeing of our students through great food.
• Supportive environment: Join a friendly team in a vibrant school community.
We can offer you: An opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team from whom you can learn, develop and grow. A friendly, busy and dynamic workplace where each day is different from the last. A competitive salary. Wider opportunities to be involved across our Trust. An energised and professional working environment.
Disclosure Level: Enhanced
Start date: As soon as possible
CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full.