Primary School Chef - Orpington

Blue Arrow; Orpington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service in Orpington is seeking a skilled School Chef Manager to provide quality meals to 550 - 600 students and staff in a primary school. The role involves overseeing kitchen staff and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Applicants should have proven experience in a similar role and strong culinary skills, alongside opportunities for employee development and progression.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aider access

Opportunities for development and progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards.
• The ability to train and mentor other staff.
• Experience in ordering stock and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality meals to 550 - 600 students and staff.
• Oversee kitchen staff members.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Nutrition knowledge

Health and safety regulations understanding

Staff training and mentoring

Stock control

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced School Chef Manager to join our team in Orpington. As part of this role you will be responsible for providing quality meals to 550 - 600 Students and Staff in a Primary school and overseeing other kitchen staff members.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements
• Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards
• The ability to train and mentor other staff
• Ordering stock/ stock control.

Work pattern

• School Term Time only
• Monday-Friday
• 39 weeks per year
• An Employee Assistance Programme that includes benefits such as free CBT sessions, financial and health guidance.
• Access to a Mental Health First Aider during office hours.
• Opportunities for development and progression.

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