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Paxman Academy
School Cook
Pay Range: Local Government Scale 3 (Point 4-5)
Actual Salary: £16,441 - £16,770 per annum
Start Date: 1st September 2022
This post is 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and practical School Cook to join our well-established and successful team. The successful applicants will ideally have previous catering experience, be flexible, proactive and have a sound knowledge of Food Hygiene, Health and Safety and safe working practices.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
● Preparation, cooking and service of food and beverages to the standard required.
● To organise the receipt of food and drink from the main kitchen.
● Assist in the planning of menus and follow menu plans agreed with the Catering Manager.
● To manage stock control of all food and drink.
● To ensure that food production is sufficient for the service and also manage wastage within the operation.
● Introduction and promotion of new food products.
● To occasionally assist with special functions which may be outside of normal working hours.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
We're looking for you if you have:
● The ability to be a team player
● Possess excellent organisational skills and have an eye for detail.
● Have the ability to remain calm under pressure
● Have a warm, approachable manner
Why work for The Sigma Trust, Paxman Academy?
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
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 apply via the URL link provided below:
https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2ld9578nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybS58NDF8MjkwOTI3fDF8fEZhbHNlfDIxMjJ8MTU0OTQ0MHww?i=HaPUPiuHnpY%3d
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: Midday, Thursday 7th July 2022
Shortlisting Friday 8th July 2022
Interview date: Week beginning 11th July 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.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
Information about the School
Paxman Academy opened in September 2019 and admitted 180 Year 7 students in the first year.
Paxman Academy is committed to providing an ordered, stimulating learning environment in which all students are encouraged to achieve their best. It is determined that all students should be valued through the provision of a broad, relevant, balanced and challenging curriculum that caters for individual needs; this is encouraged within an atmosphere of mutual respect. The Academy recognises its role within the broader community. It is determined to maintain a STEM focus throughout the curriculum and across extended learning opportunities. It identifies learning as a lifelong process and values the contribution made by parents and others to the creation of a partnership. Within this partnership, and through learning opportunities provided, students will develop skills, attitudes and values that prepare them to accept the challenges and responsibilities of adult life.
Paxman Academy embraces the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.
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.