Chef
Location: Derby
Salary: Actual annual salary £25,415.39 - £28,457.17, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Term time only
Working Hours: 7.30am-4pm (40 working weeks per year)
Teaching personnel have a great opportunity to work with a SEN school based in Derby. The school is looking for a passionate Chef to cater for pupils aged 5-19 with Autism and SEND.
Key Duties
* Plan menus within budget while considering dietary requirements and preferences.
* Collaborate with the Business Manager to develop best practices and future catering strategies.
* Ensure adherence to statutory regulations on food safety and hygiene across sites.
* Manage kitchen documentation, accounting, and administrative procedures.
* Create efficient staff rotas while considering team needs.
* Induct, train, and develop new kitchen staff, providing ongoing coaching and support.
* Maintain accurate food supply records and ensure effective stock rotation.
* Monitor and manage food deliveries, ensuring accuracy and proper storage.
* Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, planning deep cleans periodically.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
* Experience managing a catering environment with multiple and complex dietary requirements.
* Proven ability to plan and prepare nutritious, balanced, and varied menus.
* Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, including COSHH, manual handling, and food hygiene.
* Experience in equipment maintenance and safety checks.
Requirements of the Role
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check with barred list clearance.
* Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
* Willingness to work outside normal hours for special functions when needed.
* Level 2 Food Hygiene Certification (Level 3 desirable).
* Experience in cooking for 40-80 people.
* Availability during the school holidays for deep cleaning.
If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson.
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