About Us
At North Star Community Trust we are deeply committed to transforming children and young people by providing an enriching and inspiring educational experience, with a mission to inspire them to thrive both academically and socially, and to prepare them for an ever-changing world. Our four academies serve over 2,600 pupils, fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect and high achievement.
We are very proud of the linguistic, social and cultural diversity of the families that we serve and we take an active role in our community. Our aim is to provide every child at North Star Community Trust with an enriching, real and relevant educational experience so that they fulfil their potential. Our curriculum is one that develops the whole child: the personal, intra-personal, scholastic, societal and global. We are committed to giving each child the best education inspiring their love of learning and curiosity about the world around them.
The Role
36 hours per week - 40 weeks per year
We need a passionate and skilled Chef Manager to lead and innovate our school catering provision at Heron Hall Academy. Responsible for delivering nutritious, high-quality meals that meet National Nutritional Standards while managing costs effectively and maintaining excellence. The role will oversee resource management, ensuring efficient procurement, stock control, and budget adherence. Also champion health and safety compliance, keeping the kitchen secure, hygienic and well-equipped.
Beyond the kitchen, the successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing the dining experience through exceptional food presentation and a welcoming atmosphere. Engaging with staff, students, and parents to support dietary needs, curriculum activities and community food initiatives, making catering a valued part of our academy’s culture.
What We Offer
Our pledge is to offer a caring, meaningful place to work and learn. Being an employer of choice is our continued aspiration. We offer a range of benefits to our staff:
* North Star Wellbeing Scheme, covering a range of healthcare cover and benefits
* Career pathways and leadership development
* Continuous professional development and training opportunities
* Promote manageable workloads and support a healthy work life balance
* Generous pension scheme
* Subsidised lunches in our canteen
* Cycle scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Many other perks and discounts
How To Apply
If you are eager to contribute to our Trust culture and vision, Apply Now!
Submit your application by 9am on Monday 3rd March 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Please note we do not accept CVs and you must apply via our Trust website.
Safeguarding Statement
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other checks relevant to their role, in line with safer recruitment practices.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
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