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Head of Kitchen

Chalk Hill, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2SF

This job expired on 29 October 2023 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  29 October 2023 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 September 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,971.95 - £19,873.48 Annually (Actual) Salary dependent on experience within advertised range

Head of Kitchen job summary

Job Title: Head of Kitchen

Salary: Grade/ SP 6 - 10

Contract: Permanent

Working Arrangements: 32 hours 30 minutes / 39 weeks per year

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 15:00 pm (includes 30 minutes unpaid break)

We are looking for a Head of Kitchen to join our friendly team at Chalk Hill Academy. This is a rewarding position, working with a close-knit school team to support our small alternative boarding provision catering for boys aged 8 to 14. Preparing & serving lunch, snacks & supper for approx 15 to 20 pupils & staff, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the kitchen, ordering & stock control. There is a 3-week menu cycle following school food standard guidelines which change seasonally 3 times a year, but with scope to add your own touch of flair.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Plan, prepare, cook and serve food in accordance with agreed menus to meet specifications and standards as defined by the SENDAT Catering Manager.     
• Create and vary dishes as agreed with the SENDAT Catering Manager and Headteacher/Head of School, to cater for special local events and traditions and to provide innovative and attractive menus.
• Ensure that all food provided by the SENDAT catering service on-site meets the dietary requirements of the staff and students. 
• Promote effective waste management within dining rooms and kitchens on all sites.
• Work in close co-operation with the SENDAT Catering Manager and Headteacher/Head of School to ensure that any significant issues are addressed without delay.
• Keep abreast of new initiatives, systems and regulations through regular training.   

The Special Educational Needs and Academies Trust (SENDAT) is a Multi Academy Trust focusing on specialist provision and special schools. Its core aim is to provide for the continuum of special needs across the Eastern region.  

As part of the SENDAT, we offer:

- Staff wellbeing day – can be taken at any point throughout the year

- Access to a wide range of in person and online CPD

- Cycle to work scheme

- Health and welfare assistance package with Simply Health, provides financial support with some things like eye tests, and therapies

- Opportunities to participate in Outdoor Learning activities including Duke of Edinburgh and Scouting schemes

- Annual subsidised staff residential activity weekend in Wales

- Flexibility in start and finish time where possible

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.

SENDAT – welcoming diversity.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Chalk Hill

• School type: Academy, ages 8 to 14
• School size: 8 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 8 to 14
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Chalk Hill website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chalk-hill (opens in new tab)

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