Salary: £21,575 - £21,968 FTE (£7,557 - £7,694 pro rata)
We require an exceptional Assistant Chef to deliver a first class food service to pupils and staff.
The role:
The Catering Department are looking for an Assistant Chef to join their team. You will be required to support the Chef Manager to deliver a first class food service.
You must have:
- previous catering/cooking experience
- a knowledge of health and safety legislation in a kitchen
- a first class understanding of food hygiene regulations
- a sound knowledge of catering practices
- a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate and a NVQ Level 2 in Food Production & Cooking
- knowledge of Government Nutritional Guidelines
- the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- great organisational skills
It is preferable that you have a background of working in schools although this is not essential. If you are innovative, hardworking, with a passion for catering and a will to consistently deliver a superior service we want to hear from you.
About us:
Our purpose-built building opened in January 2018 and provides places for students aged 3-18 with a diagnosis of autism and/or Severe Learning Difficulties. The Academy currently has 100 students on roll from Reception to Year 11.
In Return:
You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.
We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
- Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
- Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
- A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured
If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations
The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.