PAXMAN ACADEMY
CATERING MANAGER
Pay Range: Local Government Scale 7
Actual Salary from: £28,659 - £31,655 (Points 19-24)
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Paxman Academy for a Catering Manager to join our Catering Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and experienced Catering Manager to join and lead our established team and manage the efficient service of our Catering operation.
* This post is 37 hours per week, 42 weeks per year (term time plus non-pupil days and 3 weeks during school closure period).
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
You will be responsible for the development and implementation of a range of creative food concepts for the menu and service. To be successful in this position, you must be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of practical cooking in a large-scale environment.
This role is hands-on and the emphasis will be on producing an imaginative food offer that complements the schools’ healthy schools objectives.
We're looking for you if you have:
* Candidates must be motivated and have a passion for quality, coupled with the highest standards in food production, presentation and service.
* You must be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of catering legislation, have budget management experience, and good IT skills.
* You must have supervisory experience and be able to demonstrate good leadership and motivational skills.
* Effective communication skills with an emphasis on customer care are essential, as is the ability to work and lead as part of a team.
Why work for The Sigma Trust, Paxman Academy?
We can offer you:
* A Competitive Salary
* Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
* Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
Employee benefits include:
* Excellent pension scheme
* A Health Cash Plan
* Free membership to Perkbox, offering discounts and savings
* Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Eye care plan
* Annual free flu vaccination
* Discounted gym membership at selected local gyms
* Discounted cinema tickets
* Eligible for Blue Light Card
Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please click on the ‘apply’ button.
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV’s and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
* Closing date: Midnight, Monday 21st April 2025
* Interviews will be held during the week commencing 28th April 2025
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
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