Kitchen Manager - Orchard Vale Community School (Ventrus Multi Academy Trust)
* Multiple Locations
* Multiple Terms
* Grade D £25,992 - £27,711 FTE (paid pro rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
Orchard Vale Community School is a successful and friendly school that provides exciting and rewarding learning opportunities for its pupils.
We require a highly motivated Kitchen Manager, to start as soon as all checks are complete, to work closely with our school team. You will be a talented individual with great cooking skills and a passion for preparing fresh food from scratch for the children and staff. We employ our own catering staff to provide in-house catering. We have a large, well-equipped kitchen, a friendly team and an experienced Academy catering lead.
Job Purpose:
• To lead in the cooking and serving of food to pupils and staff within the school catering service to maximise the quality and efficiency of the service, always providing top quality fresh food cooked and presented to a high standard;
• To have overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
Successful candidates will:
• Comply with all aspects of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974, the Food Safety Act 2006, the Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations 2013 and all other relevant legislation;
• Provide daily provision of a catering service to the standard required, for customers at the school;
• Be aware of, and comply with, all procedures set down in the site operation(s) manuals;
• Work within the establishment’s budget for food, sundries and labour;
• Produce healthy, nutritionally balanced, well-presented, tasty meals;
• Promote and encourage healthy food choices;
• Always provide excellent customer service;
• Ensure high levels of cleanliness and daily cleaning of equipment and kitchen;
• Ensure setting up and clearing of the dining hall and dining furniture;
• Check all special dietary requirements (allergens), including those of a religious nature or lifestyle choice.
The nature of this role requires carrying heavy equipment and the employee regularly being on their feet. Due to the physical demands of the role, the employee must have full flexibility/agility. You will receive a full induction and appropriate training. You will need to have some experience of working in a large kitchen, preferably in a school context.
If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Fiona Pearce, Headteacher, or Emily James, Associate Headteacher, by emailing orchardvale@ventrus.org.uk.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Ventrus Multi Academy Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
To apply for this role, please submit your application online via this link.
Please apply by noon on the closing date.
* Occupational Group Management & Senior Management Manual (Caretaking/Cleaning/Driving/Catering)
* Salary Details:
Grade D £25,992 - £27,711 FTE (paid pro rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
o Job Term: Permanent
o Appointment Type: Part Time Term Time
o Hours:
30 hours per week (8am - 2pm, Monday - Friday), 39 weeks per annum
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