Description Eastern Education Group – Sudbury CO10 2SF, Bury St. Edmunds IP32 7BH and Ipswich IP2 9HW £20,378 - £22,873 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year Part Time Permanent Reference: 6861 Required as soon as possible Are you passionate about food and making a difference in schools? Join our SEND Schools Catering Team as a Relief Chef, providing essential support across Chalk Hill Academy, Priory School, and Stone Lodge Academy. The working hours are Monday to Friday 8.00am to 2.30pm however, this may vary dependant on cover required & location. A car is essential for this role, but don’t worry – we’ve got you covered with mileage paid at 45p per mile You will: support kitchen operations to ensure food is prepared, cooked, and served to the highest standards assist with administrative tasks for the Catering Manager maintain food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards. be a team player with great organisational skills value quality, customer care, and best practices be flexible and have willingness to work across multiple sites. We can offer you Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme Family friendly policies and flexible working Access to our Employee Assistance Programme Employee wellbeing initiatives Free parking Canteen Company events Access to various memberships and discount schemes Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days Funded subject course development for your role Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities Career progression opportunities. Ready to serve up excellence? Apply now and be part of a team that truly makes a difference For more information: Please find a downloadable copy of the full Job Description (pdf) Please contact our recruitment team at: recruitmenteasterneducationgroup.ac.uk for further details regarding the role. How to apply: Completed application forms should be made via our recruitment portal – if you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Closing Date: 8am, 24 January 2025 Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. The Group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure. All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website. Our SEND Schools operates various schools and programme designed to help children and young adults with SEND, offering specialised teaching, outreach services, and alternative provision to meet diverse educational needs. We work closely with schools and communities across the eastern region of England, providing training, consultancy, and tailored support for both students and staff. Our services include trauma-informed approaches, safeguarding expertise, curriculum adaptation, and behaviour support. We joined Eastern Education Group Trust (EEGT) in September 2024, further expanding our capacity to serve students across multiple institutions. As a Group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees. Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview. This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance. The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.