Assistant Chef
St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1DE14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
12 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Term time plus 3 additional days to cover INSET days, Grade 3, SCP4-6 Pro rata salary £22,085 - £22,790
Assistant Chef job summary
Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of the catering service through effective quality assurance processes.
Promote healthy eating initiatives and encourage uptake of healthy meal options.
Maintain regular communication with school leaders and stakeholders to ensure the service meets customer needs and expectations.
Respond professionally and effectively to customer enquiries, feedback, and complaints.
Food Preparation and ServiceSupport the preparation, production, presentation, and portion control of food to a consistently high standard.
Organise and supervise food preparation and service activities to ensure efficient daily operations.
Assist in the planning and delivery of catering for school events, functions, and external requirements.
Ensure all food is prepared and presented in accordance with nutritional standards and school deadlines.
Team Leadership and TrainingLead, motivate, and support kitchen staff, fostering a positive and cohesive team environment.
Deliver induction training to new staff and identify ongoing training and development needs.
Ensure all team members wear appropriate protective clothing and follow safe working practices.
Attend relevant meetings, training courses, and professional development activities as required.
Health, Safety and ComplianceEnsure compliance with food hygiene regulations, health and safety legislation, COSHH requirements, and Trust policies.
Support the safe management of medical diets and ensure compliance with Natasha's Law.
Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, kitchen hygiene, and food safety practices.
Ensure catering equipment is maintained, used safely, and reported for repair when necessary.
Participate in the cleaning and maintenance of catering equipment and kitchen areas using approved products and procedures.
Support the provision of first aid and maintain the security of the kitchen and surrounding areas.
Financial and Administrative ResponsibilitiesFollow all financial procedures and systems accurately and consistently.
Complete all administrative tasks associated with the role in a timely manner.
Ensure effective stock control, waste reduction, and adherence to budgetary requirements.
Safeguarding, Equality and InclusionContribute to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
Support the Trust's values, ethos, and commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all.
General RequirementsThe post holder will:
Maintain high standards of attendance, punctuality, personal presentation, and professionalism.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, pupils, parents, and other stakeholders.
Adhere to all Trust and school policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
Take responsibility for their own professional development and actively seek opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills.
Plan and prioritise workloads effectively whilst responding flexibly to changing demands.
Support activities that enhance the wider life of the school and strengthen partnerships with parents and the community.
Contribute to the achievement of the Trust's and school's strategic aims and long-term vision.
Carry out any other duties that are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post and that reasonably fall within its scope.
Additional InformationThis job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be reviewed and amended from time to time in line with the needs of the Trust and school, provided that the general nature of the role remains unchanged.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St Bede's Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 891 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
At St. Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College we aim to deliver world class education. We are a rapidly expanding Roman Catholic school with 918 students aged 11-18 years. Our workload charter sets the tone for what we stand for as a Trust and sets out our commitment in relation to staff workload and wellbeing. This supports our overall mission of creating: Better Schools, Better Communities and Better Futures in Christ.
St Bede’s Catholic School and Byron Sixth Form College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.
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