School: The Cotswold School (Secondary)
Address: The Avenue, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Title: Catering Manager - The Cotswold School
Grade: Grade 7 point 21 £32,115 per annum
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 29/11/2024
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: 01/01/2025
Role: Catering Manager
Reports to: Headteacher, Estates & Compliance Manager
Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only, 7am to 3pm Monday to Friday
Pay: Grade 7, Point 21 of the NJC Local Government Pay Scale (£32,115 FTE) (Actual approx. £26,900 per annum). Salary negotiable depending on experience.
From January, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable person to run our busy Catering Department to provide a friendly and professional service for students, staff and visitors. The Catering Manager will have full responsibility to oversee all catering facilities of the school including menu design, food purchase, provision of meals, stock and financial management.
Experience: Experience of working in a busy catering/school environment or managing a team is desirable.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
1. Proven track record of preparing and serving food in large quantities
2. Excellent organisational skills specifically in respect of stock, financial management and administration
3. Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, COSHH regulations and HACCP procedures
4. A good communicator and team player able to make robust decisions and manage a team
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
1. The opportunity to lead a dedicated team within a caring school environment
2. Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
3. Employee benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme & Cycle to Work scheme
4. Free onsite parking including electric car charging points
The candidate will contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of the children and young people with regard to the Keeping Children safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines and Area Child Protection Procedures.
The Cotswold School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, Governors, visitors and volunteers, to share the same commitment.
Application Process:
1. Please do not use the TES or Gloucestershire County Council application form. Please use The Cotswold School Application Form which can be downloaded via our website here.
2. Please complete the application form in full to ensure that full consideration can be given to all candidates and to comply with legal requirements relating to recruitment in schools.
3. Please do not include a CV or write ‘see CV’ in any sections on the form.
4. Please ensure that you include the title of the post that you are applying for (Section 1).
5. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in chronological dates relating to education and employment history (Sections 4,5 & 6).
6. If you are not writing a covering letter to submit with your application, then please complete Section 10, in full.
7. Please provide full details of two referees (Section 11).
8. Both declarations (Sections 15 & 16) must be signed and dated.
9. Once completed, please return your application form by email to Mrs C Chapple, HR Officer, cchapple@thecotswoldschool.co.uk.
10. If returning by post, please send to Mrs C Chapple, HR Officer, The Cotswold School, The Avenue, Bourton on the Water, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL54 2BD.
11. The closing date and time must be strictly adhered to.
12. All information given will be treated as confidential.
The Cotswold School is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. If you require additional help with our recruitment process, please contact Mrs C Chapple, HR Officer (contact details above).
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply.
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