School Cook / Kitchen Manager – Chilton Bridge School

Spaghetti Bridge Ltd; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Chilton Bridge School seeks a School Cook/Kitchen Manager to create nutritious meals while maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will engage with students and manage kitchen operations within a supportive school environment, promoting healthy eating habits.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate alignment with school values.
• Flexible and adaptable to a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals; ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards.
• Organise and supervise kitchen staff; monitor food supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Job description

School Cook / Kitchen Manager - Chilton Bridge School

As our school continues to grow and flourish we are introducing additional roles. This is an exciting opportunity for a School Cook/Kitchen Manager to join our team at Chilton Bridge School.

Chilton Bridge School is an independent specialist school set within a beautiful location near Yeovil, Somerset. We adopt a creative, individualised approach for students who have barriers to learning associated with social, emotional, mental health and ASC needs. Our curriculum approach, Enterprise Learning, allows our students to rebuild confidence in their abilities, feel safe and supported, and gain skills and knowledge that will allow them to thrive in the modern world.

We are looking to appoint a friendly and confident School Cook to prepare, cook and serve nutritious, balanced meals to students and staff in a clean, safe, and efficient environment. They will ensure that food provision and quality at the school is aligned and determined by the aims of the group; that students and colleagues are supported to prioritise healthy and varied options to support wellbeing. The role includes menu planning, food preparation, kitchen hygiene, and compliance with health and safety standards.

They may also work to deliver curriculum interventions by supporting students working within the kitchen and supporting relevant projects.

The successful applicant will be required to have great attention to detail, the ability to remain calm under pressure and excellent organisational skills.

Duties will include:

• Preparing and cooking meals according to the weekly menu, accommodating any special dietary requirements.
• Ensuring all food is stored, handled, and prepared according to hygiene and safety regulations.
• Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen, including equipment, utensils, and food storage areas.
• Monitoring food supplies and assist with ordering and stock rotation.
• Serving food in a timely and friendly manner, this may include breakfast, snack and lunch.
• Adhering to Spaghetti Bridge policies, including safeguarding and allergen management
• Maintaining accurate records related to food safety, temperatures, and cleaning schedules
• Working with relevant colleagues to provide opportunities and support to students who may work within the kitchen area.
• Organising, supervising and managing the work of kitchen staff
• Ensuring kitchen staff have been adequately trained and maintain records
• Advising the Business Manager/Headteacher on appropriate resources and materials
• On request, catering for school functions, for example staff training days, celebration of learning events and group support meetings/training days.

The working hours of this post are 37.5 hours per week, term time only, plus two weeks within school holiday period, as required.

Being part of a school community that supports and develops aspirations for our students is very important to us, so applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are aligned with our values. They must be flexible, honest and enjoy working within a busy and demanding environment.

For more information about the school please see our websites; www.spaghettibridge.co.uk & https://chiltonbridgeschool.co.uk or contact the school directly on 01935 316900

Please note that early application is encouraged as we may appoint prior to the closing date.

Spaghetti Bridge Ltd are committed to Safeguarding therefore, all employees working at this school must have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of our children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and employment references. We will request references from where you have worked with either children or adults at risk. Please be aware that references will be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools and that online searches will be completed on all shortlisted candidates in line with the provisions of Keeping Children Safe in Education. This post involves contact with children and young people considered to be at risk and therefore post holders will be engaging in regulated activity.

This post involves working with children and young people considered to be at risk and therefore is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Spaghetti Bridge undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

As an equal opportunities employer, Spaghetti Bridge is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination.

We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.