School Chef

Have you reached a point when working late nights and every weekend is no longer ideal? All Hallows are looking for an experienced chef to join our small, yet dedicated team to help prepare, cook, and serve nutritious, appetising meals for our pupils, staff and visitors.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, prepare and cook a range of hot and cold meals, baked goods and desserts to a high standard.

• Present and serve meals in a friendly and timely manner.

• Ensure that service is efficient at busy times.

• Pay particular attention to counter presentation throughout meal services.

• Assist the Catering Manager with menu planning and ideas, especially for the boarders and chefs choice supper menu.

• Ensure all meals are varied and offer a balanced diet and comply with the school's food and healthy eating policy.

• Ensure all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regard to customers special dietary requirements and allergies.

• Ensure compliance with all the food hygiene legislation, health and safety, COSHH and kitchen operational procedures.

What experience you'll need:

• Ideally possess City and Guilds 706/1 or 706/2 or equivalent

• Preferably experience in high volume catering

• Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety practices ideally with a food hygiene qualification.

• Ability to plan and cook nutritious meals, accommodating dietary requirements and menus

If this sounds like you, here are some of the benefits we offer:

• Friendly atmosphere and great team to work with.

• Free meal on duty.

• Flexible work patterns - straight shifts and alternate weekends off (with occasional events cover).

• Uniform and safety shoes provided.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including a Wellbeing app.

• Access to an Employee Discount Hub.

Hours

• Rota basis between 7am and 7pm Monday to Sunday

• 40 hours a week

• 37 weeks a year

• Every other weekend off

Safeguarding

All Hallows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and barring service.

All Hallows School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and barring service.

How to apply

•  Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the enclosed Application Form in full.  CVs will not be accepted in substitution for completed Application Forms in the absence of good reason. Equal-opportunities and child protection policy statements are available on request from the school.

• Alternatively you should write to us, including a completed application form to the HR  department @ All Hallows School, Cranmore Hall, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 4SF. For further information please contact the schools catering department 01749 881600 and ask for Annette