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27.5 hours per week - Scale 6, point 12-17 £22,183 - £24,491 pro rata
Monday to Friday 9.00 am - 2.30 pm (39 weeks per year)
Stanway Fiveways is a rapidly expanding school on the outskirts of Colchester with good links to the A12. We are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Catering Manager to prepare fresh home cooked food for our children and staff. You will be preparing approximately 200+ meals a day.
We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and creative Catering Manager to work in our busy school kitchen, providing over 200 meals daily, to pupils and staff onsite.
Strong organisation, leadership and management skills are a must to manage and develop a team of 4 staff and the catering provision for the school.
You should be able to prepare, serve and present fresh home cooked foods from scratch using local ingredients where possible and within budget.
Previous experience of working in a similar environment would be advantageous with knowledge of stock control, budgets and menu planning although as part of our commitment to staff development training will be available.
Are you passionate about great food?
Do you have at least Level 2 Food Safety?
Are you looking to work in a friendly supportive environment?
Are you good at engaging with children and encouraging them to try different foods?
We believe that school food is part of our whole school ethos and the post holder can expect to work as part of a committed school team. Lunchtimes are important to us as a good lunchtime time means the children have a better afternoon. We are looking for someone to make our lunchtime experience inspiring and the best it can be.
Information about the School
Stanway Fiveways Primary School is situated on the outskirts of Colchester and is a large primary school which is striving to become one of the leading schools in Essex.
We are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS and qualifications check.
Visits to the school are very welcome and more information is available from the School Business Manager, Claire Sainsbury on 01206 574849.