Catering Manager
The Burgate School and Sixth Form, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EZThis job expired on 16 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
29 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, term time role (which includes five INSET days) plus eight additional days in the school holiday period)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £24,496 and £26,845. Please note the salaries indicated are the full time equivalent.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Manager to join our team!
37 hours per week, Term Time only (including 5 INSET days & 8 days in the school holidays)
As our Catering Manager, you will:
- Lead and manage a busy kitchen delivering a high-quality school catering service.
- Ensure that work is carried out hygienically, safely and tidily at all times within the prevailing legislative framework.
- Plan varied and nutritious menus in advance.
- Be responsible for the financial and administrative tasks associated with ordering food and sundries, including checking delivery notes and invoices.
- Ensure that policies and procedures with regard to health and safety and hygiene are understood by all kitchen staff and adhered to at all times.
- Ensure that the kitchen areas are kept clean and hygienic and kitchen equipment is maintained and used safely at all times.
We are looking for:
- Relevant experience in a similar role.
- Previous experience of managing or supervising a team.
- Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE English and Maths).
- Someone who is highly organised, personable and who enjoys working at pace.
- Enthusiasm, excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate a team.
We look forward to welcoming the right candidate to our thriving, progressive, and inclusive school, to work alongside our friendly and dedicated team.
You are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as, on occasion, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date, if we have received sufficient applications that meet the criteria, or a suitable candidate is found. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
What the school offers its staff
Working at The Burgate School and
Sixth Form is stimulating, challenging and fun. Life here is always varied,
never dull and infinitely interesting because of our enthusiastic students, who
really enjoy being at school.
With our term time contracts, we offer an excellent work life balance, a commitment to training and development and a friendly and supportive working environment. To find out more about us, visit our website https://www.theburgate.com/ to get a flavour of our school.
You will also benefit from:
- A supportive school community with friendly colleagues.
- A commitment to professional development to support your individual career.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Free onsite parking.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Child Care Voucher Scheme.
- A school with fantastic grounds on the edge of the New Forest
The Burgate School and Sixth Form is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Burgate School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Any offer of a post will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as all other relevant safeguarding/pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Burgate School and Sixth Form
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1072 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Burgate School and Sixth Form website
- Email address
- shewett@burgate.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01425 652039
The Burgate School and Sixth Form converted to a Single Academy Trust in May 2011. We are a popular, Hampshire school, situated in expansive grounds on the outskirts of Fordingbridge in Hampshire, providing high quality comprehensive education for children aged between 11 and 18. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community for our high standards.
We offer a broad curriculum covering a wide range of subjects at GCSE and A Level which are delivered by a highly qualified and caring team of professional teachers and support staff who are committed to offering the highest quality of education to the students alongside a creative approach to learning that inspires curiosity, builds collaboration, helps develop resilience and encourages flexibility of thought.
Our school vision is that we want every child to enjoy their learning and feel valued for who they are. We believe that Every Burgate Child Matters and we recognise all of our students as individuals, encouraging each to reach their full potential. We have high aspirations for every student and are committed to raising standards of achievement and nurturing a culture of high expectations to drive success for each student in a safe, supportive and friendly environment. We want to support our students in becoming independent learners, as well as confident and responsible young people thereby achieving our motto of Learning for Life.
Arranging a visit to The Burgate School and Sixth Form
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email shewett@burgate.hants.sch.uk.
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