Description St Levan Primary School is keen to appoint a dynamic, suitably experienced and highly motivated professional to manage the provision of meals in school. About the Role: We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and caring school in the heart of the community of St Levan. This post is an opportunity for the successful candidate to join the school at an exciting time and to develop the catering services and lunchtime experience for the children and staff. You will manage our catering provision, be responsible for the kitchen budget, develop menus and manage all food preparation. What we can offer: • A supportive school; one where children are put firmly at the heart of everything we do. • A chance to thrive in an ambitious school, working in partnership with a Headteacher who is passionate and determined to continue the school’s journey to excellence. • Motivated and happy children who are keen to learn and are enthusiastic about school. • A warm, friendly, caring working environment with dynamic, interested and enthused staff. • Ongoing development opportunities to challenge and support you professionally • Genuine value and support of staff well-being. We are looking for; • Someone who has vision to develop the mealtime experience for our children, engage with them at a different level and enthuse them about the importance of healthy diet and mealtime etiquette; • Someone who has excellent interpersonal skills with pupils and staff; • An individual who has high standards and expectations of both themselves and others; • Someone who is well organised, able to prioritise and willing to work hard as part of our school team; • An individual who is supportive of and sympathetic to the ethos of the school; • A person who will be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to children and staff in accordance with current food hygiene regulations; • Someone who is able to plan menus giving due consideration to nutritional and dietary requirements; • An individual who maintains a high standard of hygiene and cleaning within the kitchen, food preparation and storage areas; • Someone who is aware of the Health and Safety implications of the role and able to adhere to any requirements of the School Health and Safety Policy; • A person who is willing to take part in and/or provide relevant training; • Someone who is willing to be involved in supporting the food education elements of the curriculum across the school; • Someone who is able to work on their own initiative. For full details (including the person specification) please see our school website. For further enquiries or to arrange a visit, please contact the school secretary, Cassandra Crisp by phone (01736 810486) or email; secretaryst-levan.cornwall.sch.uk Completed applications should be returned to the school via email to the Executive Headteacher: Mrs Jodie Flynn; headst-levan.cornwall.sch.uk We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations. This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information. Organisation address: St Levan Primary School, The Bottoms, St Levan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3JZ Contact detail: Josie Flynn Email: headst-levan.cornwall.sch.uk Website: www.st-levan-primary-school.org.uk