Catering, cleaning and site management
Part time
Contract type
Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
£00 Annually (Actual)Term Time + 2 weeks (40wks per year) + NSCT Health Cash Plan + Generous Pension
Chef Manager job summary
Woodpecker Hall Academy is a wonderful primary school and nursery, and a proud member of North Star Community Trust, a family of schools united by the belief that we are Stronger Together. The Trust plays a vital role in the communities it serves, creating real, lasting change through education, opportunity and support. At Woodpecker Hall the children are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every child deserves an excellent education in a safe, nurturing environment with staff who care deeply and go above and beyond. Our children consistently achieve some of the best results in the borough, with progress and attainment well above national averages. About the role and what we are looking for We are looking for a passionate and skilled Chef Manager to join our team and help feed our children something truly good every day. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a busy kitchen and team, excellent knowledge of nutrition and child-friendly meals and a genuine commitment to promoting healthy eating. They should be creative, organised and confident in planning menus that meet dietary needs and are compliant with school food standards. Strong leadership skills, the ability to manage stock and budgets and a warm, approachable manner when working with staff and children alike are all key. A food hygiene qualification, recognised catering certificate and previous experience in an educational or similar setting would be a real bonus. Access to NSCT Health Cash Plan, covering a range of healthcare cover, benefits, perks and discounts
Career pathways and leadership development
Continuous professional development and training opportunities
Promote manageable workloads and support a healthy work life balance
Generous pension scheme
Subsidised lunches in our canteen
Cycle to work scheme
Staff referral bonus scheme
Free parking
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo safer recruitment checks, including enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other pre-employment checks relevant to their role.
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other checks relevant to their role, in line with safer recruitment practices.
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.