Job Ref No. ECC1234-121S Position Type: Catering Pay Range: £35,381 to £41,600 FTE
Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 27/03/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: w/c 30 March 2026  

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ChefManager

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GosfieldSchool are looking to appoint a ChefManager who willbe responsible forthe operation ofourcatering service, deliveringexcellent standards of food quality.You should have a passion for providing children with avariedmenu which encourages healthy, educated choices.This is anexcitingopportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join theGosfieldschool team.

You will need tobeorganised and calm under pressure,friendlyandcreative, confident being a Team Leader and working under your own initiative.You will haveexperience as a CateringManager or part of a catering teamandbeable todemonstratea sound knowledge of catering and health and safety legislation.AHospitality andCatering NVQ level 3 or equivalent, including Level 3 food handling /food safety,isessentialfor this role.

We can offer you a friendly and supportive work environment, polite andhappy customersand a chance to really make a difference to our children's lunchtime experience.

Gosfieldis a small family School where you are free to support andencouragechildren in a gorgeous green environment, where everyone is treated with warm respect and where everyone strives to reach and exceed their personal best.

The closing date for applications is27 March2026.

Interviews will take place weekcommencing30 March2026

Pleasedownload an application formfrom our websitewww.gosfieldschool.org.ukand send with a covering letter toMrs Sara Bowlesrecruitment@gosfieldschool.org.ukor call01787 474040.

Hours: Monday to Friday7.30am to4.00pmduring term time,with occasionaladditionalhours for event catering.

Start Date:As soon as possible

GosfieldSchool is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Sara Bowles
Cut Hedge Park
Halstead Road, Gosfield
Essex, CO9 1PF
Telephone: 01787 474040
Email: sara.bowles@gosfieldschool.org.uk

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