Chef Manager

We require a hardworking, enthusiastic Chef Manager to join us at Welland Academy.

35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Working hours: 07:30am – 3:00pm with half an hour unpaid break

As our Chef Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient operation of all aspects of catering services within our Academy. You will join a fantastic team to provide nutritious, tasty meals to our children.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will need to demonstrate:

• Working knowledge of HACCP, and Health and Safety in a Catering environment
• Experience of working within an education environment, though this is not essential
• Good organisational ability
• Excellent hygiene and health & safety practices
• First class communication skills
• Experience in preparing and serving food
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
• Familiar with ordering, budgeting and accounts
• An awareness of the Governments Healthy Eating Initiative
• An awareness of Allergen Management

To be successful, you will hold:

• Food Safety - intermediate level
• NVQ 3 or equivalent in Catering

We can offer you:

• A friendly working environment with an established team of catering assistants
• Great children to whom you will serve.
• A fun team of academy staff who all work together to provide the best for the children that attend
• Uniform and training will be provided
• A commitment to professional development through the Greenwood Academies Learning Alliance

In return

Being part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), 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
• Saving money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

For further information, please click here.

Closing date: 4 June 2023

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close 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 and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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.