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Catering Manager
Salary band 3 Point 11-17 (New NJC Scale from 1st April 2019)
(£21,166 - £23,836 + Inner Fringe pro rata depending on experience and qualifications) 26.25 hours per week (8.30am-1.45pm) Monday to Friday Term Time Only + All Inset days
NVQ Level 3 in catering or equivalent desirable
CIEH Level 3 desirable
Chigwell Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an experienced Catering Manager.
We are looking for a Catering Manager to be responsible for cooking healthy, nutritious and appealing meals for our pupils and staff. The successful applicant would be a part of a drive to increase the uptake of school meals further in the school.
The main focus of the role will be the planning, preparation and presentation of food and beverages to the school food standards.
The Role
You will be leading a team of 2 all of which have vital roles within the kitchen. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen including all daily checks, stock rotation, ordering etc. along with monthly stocktakes.
Previous experience in a restaurant or school kitchen management is desirable. Knowledge of preparing healthy, balanced meals from scratch is a must. Managing a budget and completing stock takes is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided as a part of our commitment to staff development. You will also have the opportunity to gain some in house training as well as food safety from external sources.
If this sounds like the exciting new challenge you are looking for do not hesitate!
Candidates are encouraged to visit the school and visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0208 500 2666 to make an appointment. Chigwell Primary Academy is a 30 minute walk from Chigwell Station on the Central Line, we also have staff carparking.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT CV'S.
For further details or an application pack, please contact the Main Office, Chigwell Primary Academy, Mandir Lane, Chigwell,Essex, IG7 6ED
Tel: 0208 500 2666
Email: admin@chigwellprimary.essex.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Interviews: Friday 26th April 2019
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment procedures and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Information about the School
Chigwell Primary Academy is part of the REAch2 Academy Trust school is situated in the historic village of Chigwell in Essex and benefits greatly from its semi-rural location.
At Chigwell Primary Academy we believe that all members of the school community must treat each other with respect, develop an understanding of our responsibilities and develop resilience so that we can all be active learners and reach our full potential.
At Chigwell Primary Academy we achieve this by behaving in a positive way and encouraging others, developing an ethos where all members feel safe, secure and have the highest expectations.
We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website Chigwell Primary Academy
As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Chigwell Primary Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike. Chigwell Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references.
What did Ofsted say? (October 2023) Chigwell Primary Academy remains a good school.
Pupils enjoy coming to this school. They are proud to show their values of ‘respect, responsibility and resilience’. The school playground is a happy place.
Pupils look after each other. Older pupils look forward to, and enjoy, helping the younger pupils through their roles as play leaders.
Pupils behave well and work hard during their lessons.
The school and the trust have high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils strive to reach these high expectations.
Pupils are very respectful of differences. They understand the importance of treating others with respect. They enjoy learning about the diversity of cultures across the world. Pupils especially like learning about the different world religions.
The school has designed a curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils.
The school provides useful and precise information on how best to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
The wider development of pupils is a priority for both the school and the trust. Enriching the curriculum is important to leaders at all levels. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests.