Post: Chef Manager (Primary) Contract Type: Permanent Salary Range: - Grade 5 SCP 16 - SCP 18 (£29,572.00 - £30,559.00 FTE, Salary to be pro rata - £24,714.60 - £25,539.48) Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment Working Type: Part time [35 hours / 39 weeks] Base: The Ferns Primary Academy, Plodder Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0DA Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender's act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 23 academies; 13 secondary and 10 primaries across the North of England in eleven Local Authority regions. The Trust operates an in-house catering service and The Ferns Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a Chef Manager to lead the Catering Team and provide healthy, varied meals for students, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will be able to lead, manage and develop the catering team and have a proven record and be able to demonstrate excellent catering and customer service skills. Main responsibilities include: To manage all catering operations within the academy. Preparing & cooking breakfast, break and lunch and supporting academy functions as required. Ensure that the quality and presentation of meals meet the standards set by the Trust. Ensure internal Academy and statutory regulations pertaining to the safe and hygienic operation of the kitchen are adhered to by all members of staff and visitors. Monitoring and controlling stock levels, ensuring correct stock rotation and storage procedures are followed. Manage the catering team, leading by example. Providing training to the team to allow safe and efficient work. Ensuring the department delivers the required level of service at all times. Northern Education Trust offers: The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future; The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project; The support and expertise of Director of Subjects. A full and detailed programme of support and development for all; A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College. Employee benefits Free flu vaccinations Free onsite parking Employee discounts such as competitively priced car leasing Access to various discount sites In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils. In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/191681?aisId=12&rmId=3361 For more information, please contact Katie Cummins, PA to the Principal, at k.cummins@northerneducationtrust.org Closing date: 29th June 2025 at midnight