Catering Manager

We are looking to appoint an experienced and committed individual to lead and inspire the catering team to prepare fresh, nutritious and balanced cooked meals for students and staff in our state-of-the-art kitchen. You would be responsible for writing and developing seasonal menus – enabling you to put your own stamp on the school food provision, ordering and maintaining food stocks, and the cleanliness and hygiene of your kitchen. You will be expected to work in accordance with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety legislation and standards

Kisharon is a special free school with a Jewish ethos for students aged 4 – 19 catering for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Our pupils have a wide range of educational needs, from moderate learning difficulties and autistic spectrum disorders to more severe and profound learning difficulties, as well as physical disabilities. Therefore, an understanding of our pupils’ special dietary requirements will be needed.

The school currently has 77 students, with capacity for 81 which we will reach over the next few years. As a Jewish school, you will adhere to the Kashrut Laws relating to Kosher food preparation, service, storage and cleaning, and report any incidents of non-compliance to our on-site Shomers.

The school is also looking to expand its catering services to other areas of the KisharonLangdon charity (etc Adult services or College). Therefore, there will be a point where you will oversee meal prep, order management, menu creation, and logistics of this expansion, with guidance from the School Business Manager. You will also be helping with our transformative work experience program where students contribute to our kitchen operations. guide and mentor students as they gain valuable culinary skills and work experience.

To apply please download and complete the support staff application form and email to office@kisharonschool.org.uk for the attention of Daniel Antoniou, School Business Manager.

Kisharon is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks