School Chef

We are seeking a school chef to join us as soon as possible.

Term time only (38 weeks per year)

Hours are 8.30am to 4.00pm Monday-Friday

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Food Preparation & Cooking:

• To prepare & cook all meals as set out in the school termly Menu

• To provide and maintain a high standard of catering for the extended school programme

• To provide a well-balanced and nutritional catering service considering dietary / allergy needs and specific dietary requests (e.g. vegan etc.)

• To ensure that the catering service runs efficiently with food being ready at the required times in sufficient quantities

• To provide catering for all School functions (e.g. Parent’s events etc.)

• To source locally grown produce at best value

Menus & Recipes:

• To assist the office manager in menu planning

• The development of new recipes to meet nutritional requirements (Healthy Eating)

• To produce recipes for whole school SMSC Agenda and Healthy Schools Initiative

• To improve menu options for the School (including healthy options)

• To ensure that the daily menu provision is communicated to all stakeholders and updated regularly on school website – including any ingredients that may cause allergic reactions (e.g. that Pesto sauce contains nuts etc.)

• To liaise with staff and generate their input into product development.

Minimum 12 months experience in a similar setting

Food Hygiene level 2 as a minimum

Excellent pay and benefits package

Interviews taking place immediately

Serenity School is committed to the safeguarding of children and expects the same commitment from all applicants.

We are an equal opportunities employer