Part Time Chef

CATS Global Schools; Northampton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Tech Scheme

Car Scheme

Free flu vaccine through Healthshield

Free eye tests

Financial wellbeing support via WageSt

Employee Assistance Programme

Group income protection

GP24: GP Access for all

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service

Long service awards

Employee referral scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Job summary

Bosworth Independent School in Northampton is seeking a part-time Chef to lead day-to-day catering for students, staff and visitors, delivering high-volume meals with quality and value while maintaining health and safety standards.

You will manage Catering Assistants, plan menus in line with government guidelines, and ensure HACCP and SFBB procedures are followed, with a focus on nutritious, balanced options for a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational environment or facilities setting is desirable.
• Knowledge of health and safety and food safety legislation (e.g. HACCP, COSHH) is essential.
• Good level of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide and produce high-volume meals with quality and value.
• Ensure varied, balanced diets in line with government policy and school guidelines.
• Follow HACCP, COSHH, Level 2 Hygiene and SFBB procedures.
• Develop new menu ideas and events for diverse student groups.
• Manage catering staff during evenings and weekends.
• Oversee health and safety within the catering team.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Menu planning

HACCP knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene Level 3+

Job description

ABOUT BOSWORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

Bosworth Independent School is a relatively small school of approximately 300 students. This enables us to offer a supportive family atmosphere, where students and staff can enjoy their work and thrive as valued people and professionals. Our ethos is one that believes in the importance of the individual and celebrates success regardless of the level. Students come from a wide variety of countries and are motivated and aspirational, mostly aiming for Russell Group and Oxbridge.

JOB OVERVIEW

Part-time (17 Hours over 2 days, with Weekend Working)

This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work as a key member of the Operations department at Bosworth Independent School. We take great pride in delivering a first-class experience at Bosworth Independent School. The role of Chef will play a crucial part in the delivery of catering that is central to our ethos. As a chef, you will be at the forefront of delivering a high-quality catering offer to our students, staff and visitors. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the catering provision in the kitchen, which includes production of our meals, along with the support of Catering Assistants. You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and leadership qualities and have experience in operating a busy kitchen. You will understand the importance exceptionally high standards and, regarding health and safety, ensure our 5-star rating is maintained by the Environmental Health Organisation.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide & produce meals at high volume, ensuring quality is maintained and value for money is achieved.
• To ensure all students & staff are getting a varied and balanced diet in accordance with the Government legislation requirements (food policy in schools/boarding standards agency)
• Understand all HACCP, COSHH, Level 2 Hygiene and SFBB procedures.
• Recommend and promote new menu ideas and special food events/cultural events and develop new recipe ideas and dishes for the diverse student ranges we have.
• Management of catering staff within the evening and weekend catering provision.
• Overview of Health & Safety within the Catering team
• Computer literate and be able to submit staff sickness and holiday via the online system.

Please note the above is not an exhaustive list of duties and reference should be made to the full job description attached. We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the specified closing date and therefore encourage early applications.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education and Training:

• Food Hygiene and Safety certification (Level 3 or above).
• Knowledge of health & safety and food safety legislation (e.g., HACCP, COSHH).
• Good level of spoken and written English

Experience:

• Previous experience in an educational/facilities environment
• Experience in menu planning, considering nutritional guidelines and dietary requirements.
• Ability to work using own initiative
• Ability to work within timeframes

Work Ethic:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure with competing demands and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, pragmatic approach to problems and challenges.
• Takes responsibility and ownership for work issues
• Punctual time keeper

Food & Nutrition Knowledge:

• Understanding of school food standards and government guidelines (e.g., School Food Plan).
• Experience in catering for diverse dietary requirements (e.g., allergies, religious, vegetarian/vegan).
• Commitment to providing healthy, balanced meals for children.

Financial Acumen:

• Experience of cost control, and waste reduction.

Customer Service & Communication:

• Excellent communication skills with staff, students, and parents.
• Ability to engage with pupils and encourage healthy eating habits.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complaints professionally.

BENEFITS

• Cycle to work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Car Scheme
• Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
• Free eye tests
• Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group income protection
• GP24: GP Access for all
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service
• Long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)

CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.

With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.

Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.

We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING

CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.