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The Colne Community School and College
Catering Manager
Pay Range: Local Government Scale 7 (Point 19-24)
Actual Salary From: £23,408
Start Date: ASAP
The Role
We are seeking an outstanding individual to join our busy catering staff as a Catering Manager. The successful candidate will work in conjunction with our existing team to provide a healthy catering service to our school community and be responsible for budgeting and the operation efficiency of the catering service.
The Colne Community School and College is committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment for our students. Our ARK values of Aspiration, Resilience and Kindness are implemented throughout the school, aiding us in delivering the highest quality education to our students and work environment for all colleagues.
The position will suit an experienced Catering Manager capable of enhancing the catering service.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Planning creative, innovative and nutritious menus for students, staff and visitors
- Maintenance of the highest standards of hygiene and health and safety in line with the school's Food Safety Management System
- To develop a Strategic and Operational Plan for the catering provision
- Provide leadership, supervision and support to employees and trainees of the catering staff, including allocation of duties, work rotas
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
- CGLI 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery
- Proven experience of managing a high volume quality commercial kitchen operation e.g. hotel/events catering as Chef or Assistant
- An ability to work effectively as part of a team
- A proactive approach
Why work for The Sigma Trust, The Colne Community School and College?
We can offer you:
- A Competitive Salary
- Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
- Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms
The days and hours required are Monday-Friday, 7.30am - 3.30pm, 42 weeks per year (term time, plus INSET days and 3 weeks during school closure periods). The stated hours include one half an hour unpaid break.
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please complete an application form, available from The Sigma Trust/this website and return it to recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk .
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
Closing date: Midnight Thursday 20th January 2022
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 21st January 2022
Interviewing will take place on Tuesday 25th January 2022
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
Information about the School
We are a unique school and college where young people make real achievements. Our school understands and embraces the challenge of change, diversity and innovation and we are committed to developing teaching strategies which enable every student to be a successful learner. Our school is a learning environment that reflects the value we place on young people and their success to ensure that they grow into full participating citizens and have a real sense of their own worth.
The Colne Community School and College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.