Kitchen Lead - SEN Specialist School - Welwyn Garden CitySalary: 16,000 - 23,000Start Date: AprilLocation: Welwyn Garden CitySector: Education and TrainingContract: Full-Time Permanent Are you passionate about food, teamwork, and making a positive difference? We are seeking a Kitchen Lead to join a welcoming SEN Specialist School in Welwyn Garden City, where your work will play a vital role in supporting the health, wellbeing, and daily routines of pupils with special educational needs in the education and training sector.This Kitchen Lead position is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced cook or catering professional who enjoys leading a kitchen, maintaining high standards, and working within a school environment that truly values care, inclusion, and community. The Role:As Kitchen Lead, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, ensuring nutritious, well-balanced meals are prepared and served in line with dietary, medical, and individual pupil needs. Key Responsibilities:Preparing and cooking healthy, high-quality meals for pupils and staffSupervising and supporting kitchen staffEnsuring compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen regulationsManaging stock, ordering supplies, and minimising wasteAdapting menus to meet dietary requirements and SEN-specific needsMaintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised kitchen environment What''s on Offer:Salary of 16,000 - 23,000A supportive and inclusive SEN school environmentA role