What skills and experience we're looking for
Duties and responsibilities
Meal planning and provision
Oversee the provision of high-quality school meals in line with government guidelines and legislation on school nutrition standards
Plan varied and nutritious menus in advance
Manage food stocks to prevent shortages or excess supply and adhere to the catering budget
Cater to special dietary requirements and ensure that allergy information is effectively communicated and labelled
Health and safety
Ensure compliance with school catering standards legislation and the school’s food safety policy, health and safety policy, and allergens policy
Ensure that the kitchen and dining area are kept clean and hygienic
Ensure that kitchen equipment is used safely and according to operating manuals
Ensure that kitchen and catering equipment is maintained according to the maintenance schedule
Report all necessary repairs to the Head of School to ensure the safe running of kitchen equipment and remove any faulty equipment pending repairs.
Record all accidents and incidents
What the school offers its staff
This post is to cover maternity leave for a maximum period of 12 months.During this time we can offer you wellbeing support, a friendly bunch of staff to help and support you, lovely children eager for good healthy school dinners and a pension if you wish to contribute.
Further details about the role
Safeguarding
Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (including Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies
Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
Closing date for Job Applications – Monday 31st March 2025
Shortlisting – 1st April 2025. Interviews to be held on Thursday 3rd April 2025.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare qualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Medical Health Screening Prohibition from teaching Right to work in the UK Satisfactory references Suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.