What skills and experience we're looking for
• Deputise for the Head Chef in their absence ensuring the smooth & efficient running of the kitchen; training, induction, supervision, stock management.
• Inspect all supplies and foods being delivered into the kitchen areas ensuring that all foods meet the food hygiene requirements.
• Assist the Head Chef in supervising all hygiene and health and safety in the kitchen and all dining areas.
• To maintain high standards of service and production within the kitchen.
• Prepare all food types and assist in special functions and banquets.
• To assist in the training & induction of new staff.
• Record all operational data & due diligence.
• Report any relevant issues to the Head Chef or Catering Manager.
• Active involvement of creating new dishes for upcoming menus.
• Contribute to Trust projects & develop the capability of operations.
What the school offers its staff
• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions
• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice
• Access to generous pension schemes
• Access to discounted travel schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and support
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Free flu vaccine
• Access to e-learning and development
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.