The Governors of Hazeldown School are seeking a kitchen manager who is keen to be an integral part of the wider team at Hazeldown, with the responsibility for ensuring that our children have access to high quality, well prepared and presented school meals. Previous school experience is desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will be able to provide in house meal provision, which is at the heart of our lunchtime provision for our 405 children, lead a team of three kitchen assistants supporting them with their own development and be responsible for ordering, budgeting and general running of the kitchen.
A key part of the role will be getting parents, children and staff on board and enthused about high quality, locally sourced food. An understanding of the importance of the lunchtime experience on children’s wellbeing and success during the school day is key.
The role will involve working within an established framework, with support from Educatering, a kitchen management team who will provide menu design, operating procedure guidance, training for the team and regular support.
Benefits include:
1. Devon County Council contract terms with associated pension benefits.
2. Employee Assistance Programme.
3. Employee discount shopping scheme.
4. On-site parking.
5. Term time only working.
6. Some flexibility in start and finish times to be agreed with the successful applicant (8 or 9am start with 2 or 3 pm finish).
The successful candidate will:
7. Have high aspirations, resilience and determination to ensure our provision is of the highest standard.
8. Be motivated and be keen to be part of the wider team across the school.
9. Have a desire to develop their own skills and career progression and be part of the whole life of the school.
10. Be flexible and adaptable to be able to meet the varied needs of our children.
11. Be a positive role model for the children.
12. Be committed to raising attainment and improving outcomes for children.
13. Be keen to develop positive relationships with our children.
14. Have experience leading a busy kitchen environment and be capable of leading catering staff as well as being hands-on with meal preparation and cooking.
The position is subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online check of publicly available information will also be completed to assess shortlisted candidates’ suitability to work with children. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
We welcome visits to school prior to application and for further information contact the school by email or telephone.
Please contact the school office or download the below application form. Your completed application form should be returned to or sent to Hazeldown School, Maudlin Drive, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8SE. Please note CV's will not be accepted.