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Catering Manager Vacancy
27.5 hours per week term time only permanent contract
Band 3 Point 17-25 (£9.00 - £11.51 per hour)
We are a vibrant and happy school looking to recruit an experienced and friendly Catering Manager to prepare fresh, home cooked food for our pupils. This is an important role in our school and involves catering for both our school and the Infant school.
We opened a brand new kitchen in November 2014 to manage a school expansion and increasing pupil numbers. As a result, our meal provision will increase annually from September 2015 along with the contracted hours for this post.
Candidates must have excellent craft skills and experience of working in a similar environment, supervising staff, managing a budget and menu planning. However, as part of our commitment to staff development, training will be available for the right candidate. The post holder can expect to work as part of a committed and friendly school team.
We want our school food provision to be at the heart of our whole school ethos so if you have a passion for food and have the vision to grow our school food venture apply now!
Montgomery Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring check.
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school for further information, visit our website www.mongtomery-jun.org.uk to download an application pack or apply online at www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk .
Closing date: Thursday 4th June 2015
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 8th June 2015
Information about the School
Montgomery Junior School is a three form Junior school located on the leafy, garrison estate. The school has well established links with the military community and are proud to serve the families locally.
Staff vacancies are rare due to the supportive team of staff and well behaved pupils. The school is set in extensive grounds with well kept facilities. . The school was inspected in November 2019 and was described as 'Good' in every category, with the potential to move to outstanding. The most recent Ofsted report (Nov 2019) commented on " the welcoming and supportive ethos of the school." and also the fact that "Pupils work hard in lessons to achieve their best."