Chef Manager
West Hill Primary Academy, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3DZ14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
16 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £20,707.23 per annum (£29,167.00 full-time equivalent)
Chef Manager job summary
Are you passionate about serving great food to young people? If so, come and join The Golden Thread Alliance family of schools as one of our Chef Managers at West Hill Primary Academy.
The post will be for 30 hours per week, working 8am-2pm each day, Monday to Friday, for 39 weeks per year. The additional 1 week (5 days) must be worked across the year; before the start of each term to take in deliveries. You will be paid on Kent Scheme E – 2026, £29,167 (Full time equivalent), actual pro rata salary of £20,707.23 per annum.
You will need excellent and proven culinary skills, be able to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and have the drive and passion to lead the team in our goal of providing an excellent catering service that is accessible to all our pupils and staff. Reporting to the Trust Catering Manager, and liaising daily with Business Managers and Headteachers, you will be responsible for the day to day running of a school kitchen, cooking and serving fresh food and managing a dedicated catering team.
Our staff benefits package includes:
Please take a look at the attached colleague benefits to see what we can offer you when working with us.
Please review the full job description carefully, including any physical aspects of the role, and consider how these align with your needs. All new appointments will receive an Occupational Health assessment to identify any required support or reasonable adjustments before starting.
Notice to Applicants: We do not accept standalone CVs. A formal and complete application form must be submitted should you wish to apply for the role.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all shortlisted candidates are subject to an online search. This search isn't part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
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 West Hill Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 520 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- West Hill Primary Academy website
West Hill Primary Academy works closely with the other schools in The Golden Thread Alliance (Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary). There are a great number of opportunities for developing the best provision within the area.
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