Head Chef

Astrea Academy Sheffield (Secondary Phase) have an exciting opportunity for a Head Chef to join their team!

The Head Chef will be able to lead innovate, motivate and work with a team whose aim is to serve fresh, interesting and nutritious school meals within budget which meet Government and the Astrea Academy standards at all times.

As a head chef you will:

• Lead and work as part of a team preparing fresh food to meet the specified standards
• Prepare meals in accordance with an agreed seasonal 3-week menu cycle and to change this in accordance with the school food standards and allowing for allergen issues, ensuring full adherence to recipes, food presentation standards and portion control
• Ensure that work is carried out hygienically, safely and tidily at all times within the prevailing legislative framework
• Help promote school lunches and uptake through taster days, parent events, newsletters, theme days and other events and methods
• Be responsible for the financial and administrative tasks associated with ordering food and sundries, including checking delivery notes and invoices
• Monitor, control and reduce waste and make recommendations to the Operations Manager for menu adjustments
• Ensure that policies and procedures with regard to health and safety and hygiene are understood by all kitchen staff and adhered to at all times
• Ensure cleaning schedules are carried out
• Ensure there are sufficient staff at all times and to arrange appropriate cover where necessary and authorised
• Ensure all staff are trained in health, safety and hygiene

We are looking for:

• Relevant experience in a similar role
• Previously managed, assisted or deputised own unit
• Experience of leading a team and training them in basic kitchen skills
• GCSE English & mathematics grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Relevant Food Safety & Hygiene certificate
• Evidence of recent in-service training and professional development

In return, we can offer you:

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Continued professional development and training opportunities
• Free on-site parking.

Astrea Academy Trust is fully committed to being diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other’s unique individuality, background and heritage. We are a ‘Disability Confident Employer’ and all our application forms hide your personal information so we can focus solely on your experience, skills and qualities. We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils.

Interested in applying?

If this is something you’re interested in, looking for a new challenge, have a passion for education or maybe all of the above, take a look at the Applicant Brief to find out more about the role to apply.

The closing date for all applications is midnight on 8th February 2023.

If you are joining us from another school, academy or trust we recognise your continuous service date with confirmation from your current employer. This can positively impact a number of entitlements, including increased annual holiday payments which represent an increase in salary. This can be discussed in more detail at interview.

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.

All queries should be directed via email to recruitment@astreaacademytrust.org