Cook

The Cambian Group; Paignton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cambian Group is seeking a Kitchen Manager at Devon School for 20 hours per week during term time, on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Based at Devon School, you will lead daily meal preparation, cater for meetings and events, and manage a small kitchen team.

Ideal candidates will have proven kitchen management experience, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to cook fresh, healthy meals from scratch. The role requires teamwork and strong organisational skills in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Able to cook fresh, healthy meals from scratch.
• Creative and up-to-date with food trends.
• Team player with strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily preparation and cooking of meals to a high standard.
• Catering for meetings and school events.
• Managing a small kitchen team.
• Menu planning with attention to dietary needs.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Attending training and supporting compliance.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food safety

Health & safety regulations

Cooking from scratch

Creativity

Team player

Organisational skills

Job description

Hours: 20 hours per week, term time (6 month fixed term contract )

Salary Details: £11,337.32 per annum

The school:

Devon School is an independent specialist provision for students aged 7 to 18 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We provide a nurturing and supportive environment where students can access learning that is tailored to their individual needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily preparation and cooking of meals to a high standard.
• Catering for meetings and school events.
• Managing a small kitchen team.
• Menu planning with attention to dietary needs.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Attending training and supporting compliance.

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience managing a kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Able to cook fresh, healthy meals from scratch.
• Creative and up-to-date with food trends.
• Team player with strong organisational skills.

We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks.

We will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.

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