Rookery School in Handsworth is looking for a creative and committed Head Chef. Rookery School serves a diverse community in a disadvantaged area of Birmingham. We are looking for someone who will embrace this and be part of a whole school team that goes above and beyond for our children and families. We will need you to create tasty, healthy, and imaginative food that children (and staff!) will enjoy eating on a limited budget.
* Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (days) Term Time only Pro Rata
Rookery School is seeking to appoint a Head Chef to start in September 2024. This role offers a great opportunity to lead our small, busy, well-organised team in continuing to provide our quality catering provision for 500 students in a Primary School environment. It is essential that the school’s food is of the highest standards to ensure that students enjoy meals that are planned and prepared with great care and skill, presented with imagination and flair, and, of course, taste delicious.
In order to achieve operational efficiency and service levels required, the expected pattern of work is early starts and early afternoon finishes, but with flexibility dependent on demands.
You will be able to demonstrate:
* Bags of energy, drive, and commitment,
* Innovation, able to continue with and build upon our excellent meal experience,
* The ability to lead by example and line manage a team,
* Initiative in taking the lead in food preparation, cooking, and preparation of dishes.
In addition to evidence of:
* Being able to work within set budget and lead on purchasing and stock control,
* Food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen management.
What we will offer you:
* A vibrant, supportive working environment in the heart of our school.
If you would like to discuss this vacancy, in the first instance, please contact the school to speak to Joseph McCormick. Please visit our School website for further details and to refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
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