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Chef Manager - SEND

New City College Redbridge Campus

Redbridge

  • £17,221 - £18,252 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Depending on experience
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
18 August 2025
Apply by:
13 July 2025

Job overview

The Role:

Are you passionate about food, wellbeing, and making a difference in education: we're looking for a dynamic Chef Manager to lead our catering provision within our SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) department. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your culinary expertise to a vibrant college environment and support the health and happiness of both pupils and staff.

Cherry Tree Cafe is our social enterprise project in Wanstead. We run our cafe to serve the community of Wanstead with very reasonably priced food and drink from lunch, snacks and hot meals.

The Cherry Tree Cafe is run by students at New City College who have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities, they learn how to prepare and cook food along with front of house duties and serving customers. The students can learn many skills as well as skills that will help them in their life skills as well as skills that could lead to paid work providing then with financial independence.

Key Responsibility:
  • Plan and deliver nutritious, varied menus that meet dietary needs and promote healthy eating.
  • Manage food stocks, budgets and GP% targets effectively.
  • Supervise and support staff and students, promoting morale and teamwork.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, allergens , and health & safety legislation.
  • Maintain clean, safe and efficient kitchen and dining environment.
  • Drive sales through menu planning and promotional activities.
Who You Are:
You will hold a Level 3 Food Safety qualification (or NVQ equivalent) along with GSCE (or equivalent) in English and Maths. You will bring proven experience in industrial catering, including menu planning, stock management and team supervision. Your strong culinary skills will be complemented by a solid understanding of healthy eating principles and allergens legislation. With excellent organisational, leadership and customer service abilities, you will thrive in a busy educational environment. Most importantly, you will have a genuine interest in working with young people and supporting their development.

What We Offer:
  • Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff. Support staff fall under the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
  • On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
  • Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.
  • Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program.
  • Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.
  • Technology Access: Office 365 and Adobe Suite available for personal devices.


The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we have to close a vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

About New City College:
New City College is proud to be an Ofsted Outstanding college, the largest in England to receive this top rating. With campuses across east London, south-west Essex, and two language schools, we are a sector leader in further education.

Joining NCC means becoming part of a forward-thinking, collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality education and skills that benefit our students and communities. We offer industry-standard facilities, expert staff, and strong partnerships with leading organisations. Our focus on future-ready skills and technology ensures students are well-prepared for higher education or employment, and employers trust us for staff training and development.

Following the merger of seven colleges, NCC has become one of the UK most influential FE providers, offering sixth form education, adult learning, apprenticeships, ESOL, EFL and SEND. With a turnover of £130 million, 20,000 students and 2,000 staff, we are a major force in the sector.

We are proud of our inclusive, diverse community and have a zero-tolerance approach to racism and discrimination. As we look ahead, we remain committed to investing in our people and resources to provide an excellent, supportive learning environment that meets the needs of both students and employers.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds. This does not prevent any other candidate with or without a protective characteristic from applying for our jobs.17,221

As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, along with a check of the Children Barred List if engaged in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. Failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of your DBS certificate may result in the withdrawal of your offer of employment. The College's DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available upon request.



































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About New City College Redbridge Campus

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Welcome to our Redbridge campuses. We have two campuses in Redbridge – at Chadwell Heath, near to the King George Hospital and at International House, in Ilford town centre.

Students at Redbridge can choose to study a range of vocational qualifications such as BTECs for instance. All of our courses are designed to prepare you for future careers and we have created a realistic business environment for 16-18s, which gives you the chance to work in college businesses, gaining real life experience of your chosen career pathway. 

About us

We are east London’s largest college with 20,000 students and the second largest in all of London. We have campuses in each of our three boroughs ensuring that our shared communities continue to have access to the largest choice of courses and training that will best prepare them for accessing the increasing career opportunities in this fast developing part of London.

Quality

Each of the college making up New City College is recognised as being a good college by Ofsted, for the quality of education provision and wide progression opportunities for students.

Courses

100+ courses to choose from and our highly experienced teachers will ensure that the course you select is right for your skills and goals.

Connections

We have strong business links with a number of leading companies in Canary Wharf and the City of London.

What we offer

We provide education and training to young people aged from 14-18 years and to adult learners. This includes a large offering of 100+ courses at A-Levels to vocational in a range of subjects including business, IT, performing arts, graphic design, games design, social sciences, maths and science, health and social care, trade skills and catering, as well as pre-university entry courses such as Access to Higher Education and Higher National Certificates.  

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

New City College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Work for us

You will be joining a college that has undergone an exciting period of expansion, resulting in increased learning and progression opportunities for the communities of east London and south Essex.

New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College. Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £110m, 30,000 students and 2000 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country. 

Our college environment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high-profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers.

East London is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. As we develop our longer-term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area.  

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