Academy Kitchen Manager

Academy Kitchen Manager 

Full Time, Permanent

 37 hours per week x 39 weeks per annum

Grade E: £26,357-£29,439 (pro rata) - £13.66 to £15.26 per hour (depending on experience)

 at Chulmleigh Community College 

Required as soon as possible

Chulmleigh Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a reliable and hardworking individual to manage the Academy catering services. The successful candidate will be responsible for the planning, preparation and delivery of meals to the College and our three primary schools.

 The successful candidate will work closely with the Academy Leadership Team to manage and further develop the catering provision for the Academy.

 The successful candidate will have support and training available from our catering partners Goosemoor Educatering to ensure we provide the very best catering provision for our pupils and staff focused on high quality, nutritious, locally sourced fresh foods. Please see candidate pack for more details of our partnership.

 Key responsibilities will include:

 ·       Liaising with all stakeholders to ensure the provision of appropriate menu choices and food services to meet the needs of students, staff and visitors.

·       Ensuring compliance with all relevant environmental and health and safety standards.

·       The direct management of the catering services including planning, cost control, production and service procedures

·       The day-to-day management of the catering staff to include working patterns and staff appraisals.

·       Preparation and maintenance of the annual catering budget to include the ordering of food, consumables and other related products.

·       Ensuring waste is kept to a minimum.

·       Identifying and monitoring Key Performance Indicators

Candidates should be able to demonstrate their ability to lead and motivate a team whilst maintaining high standards and managing costs. We would welcome applications from candidates with an established background in catering and a proven track record of running a busy kitchen. In addition, candidates will require good communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively to build good relationships with outside stakeholders.

The candidate pack (including job description), application form and information about our standing and success are available on our website.

Please download and complete the application form and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk

As employers we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and in that regard have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.

Closing date: 10 am Wednesday, 1 March 2023

Interview date: Thursday, 9 March 2023