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We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational School Head Chef to work at Olsen House School. We seek someone passionate about quality produce and nutritional development to lead our school kitchen. You will have the opportunity to transform our school lunch provision to deliver fresh, tasty, exciting, and nutritious food for children, staff, and the local community.
Your responsibilities include training and upskilling a small team of kitchen staff and developing a food-led curriculum for our students. We believe good food significantly impacts a child's development, learning, and future health, so educating children on food origins and healthy choices is essential.
This role offers a unique chance to shape and implement a new vision for school food at Olsen House School, allowing your creativity to enhance meal delivery and food education.
If you are passionate about providing healthy food for children, capable of working within a budget, and eager to actively participate in school life, we would love to hear from you.
* Hours: 40 hours per week (term time only)
Why work for us?
* A comprehensive induction program to help you start confidently
* Ongoing professional development and training
* Pension contributions
* A friendly, passionate team dedicated to student success
Benefits include:
* £500 refer-a-friend bonus
* Life insurance
* Cycle to work scheme and laptop loans
* Discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness
* Birthday treats
* Long service and employee of the month awards
* Employee assistance and counselling services, wellbeing support and advice
Olsen House caters to some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people, many with additional needs and behavioral challenges. Our success relies on building strong relationships, promoting pro-social skills, and creating a supportive environment without sanctions, focusing on positive reinforcement.
Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are required to undergo safeguarding training, familiarize themselves with key policies, and act swiftly on concerns. The successful candidate must provide references and undertake an enhanced DBS check, along with a criminal self-declaration and online searches. We welcome applications from all community sections and are an equal opportunities employer. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and related amendments.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
We prefer to hire directly but have a preferred supplier list. Unsolicited CVs are sent at your own risk and will be considered 'gifts' with no liability on our part. We reserve the right to engage directly with candidates without regard to agency terms. By submitting an unsolicited CV, you accept these terms.
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