School Chef 1177

Gidea Park College 

Position: School Chef

Salary Range:  £27,000 - £29,000 per annum depending on experience 

Contract type: Full Time - 52 Weeks

Hours of Work: 40 hours a week

Contract term: Permanent

Date Posted: 22 July 2021

Closing date: 4 August 2021

Start date: September 2021

Place of Work: 2 Balgores Lane, Romford, Essex, RM2 5JR

Website: www.gideaparkcollege.org.uk

Gidea Park College in Romford, Essex is a co-educational independent school for children aged 2 years -11 years, which provides a broad and balanced education within a unique setting. It offers an individually focused education in a friendly environment, promoting excellence in learning and encouraging exceptional behaviour. It is a truly inclusive school with a unique family feel and offers small classes, dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and experiences catered to the needs and interests of every child. The school has a strong family atmosphere and prepare pupils exceptionally well for schools of their choice at age 11+. 

Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications & experiences:

• NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation. 

• NVQ Level 2 in Food Service; Intermediate Food Hygiene 

• Estimate food consumption and requisitions or purchases foodstuffs 

• Receive & examines foodstuffs and supplies to make sure quality and quantity meet established standards specifications

• Select and develops recipes based on type of food to be prepared and applying personal knowledge experience in food preparation

• Following all guidelines for food hygiene and health and safety

• Certificate of completion of any training program in cooking, or vocational school 

• Holds an intermediate food hygiene certificate

Applicants with the following characteristics are sought:

• Cooking experience within any food establishment

• Good understanding of commercial catering operation

• A good understanding of food hygiene and HACCP

• Enthusiasm, vision, drive, adaptability, and resilience

• High personal standards, self-motivated and proactive

• Suitability to work with children

• Flexible and maintain a sound sense of humour

• Commitment to continued personal and professional development

• Advocate a sound educational philosophy, with the ability to translate into practice

Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest opportunity.

Gidea Park College is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).