What skills and experience we're looking for
• have previously managed, assisted or deputised own unit
• have a knowledge of food preparation
• have experience of training staff in basic kitchen skills
• be able to lead and motivate staff
• demonstrate a willingnessand enthusiasm for training and progression
• have an ability to read and complete simple instructions, such as cleaning rota, work rota, temperature and control sheets
• be able to communicate with all kitchen, staff and pupils
• display and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene
• be able to encourage children to select a balanced meal
• display a commitment to the Trust’s equalities policies
What the school offers its staff
• a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
• excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
• membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
• subsidised private health care with Benenden
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.