LEAD CHEF
Phoenix School, London, E3 2ADThis job expired on 7 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2023 start or Earlier
Closing date
7 October 2022 at 9am
Date listed
21 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
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- Permanent | Full time | 35 hours per week Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 15:00 I Holidays Out of School Term Time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC Scale 6, Point 18-20 - £30,063 to £31,155
LEAD CHEF job summary
We are looking for a Lead Chef to take charge of food production and Upper School service as well as lead training and development for work-related learning.
Phoenix School Kitchen is partnered with Chefs in Schools – the charity transforming school food and food education.
You are not likely to get bored working with us. You will be helping with the preparation of carefully prepared meals at a specialist school for children diagnosed with ASD. You will also be in charge of training sixth formers on kitchen work placement. At Phoenix School, we run a two-week menu cycle and update our food offer with the seasons. We run lunch service from three school sites, catering for 514 Students aged 3-25 and Staff. You will be working with an eclectic team of chefs, most of whom with a background in fine dining. We work with top-end suppliers to ensure the best available produce for our exciting range of recipes. Our production is done out of a brand new kitchen, with plenty of top-end equipment and toys. At Phoenix School Kitchen, we are proud of fostering a supportive and friendly working environment. There will always be space for your thoughts and your ideas.
You will have:
- You have minimum 4 years’ experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, preferably as a Sous or Head Chef.
- You are organised, focused, swift and high volumes do not intimidate you.
- You are comfortable with a wide range of culinary styles and are particularly passionate about Mediterranean cuisine.
- You are known for your strong work ethic and as an outstanding team player.
- You work clean and tight, and have a minimum Level 2 certificate in food handling.
- You have no qualm following a recipe and sticking to a process. You are also happy to share your ideas and make suggestions for improvement.
- You are conscientious and purpose-driven, motivated by the mission of improving lives of vulnerable children.
- You are a great communicator, a natural teacher and a keen learner.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Governing Body of the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The Executive Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. All of the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the school's website. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.
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About Phoenix School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 469 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Phoenix School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02089804740
Special School for children with Autism
Arranging a visit to Phoenix School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk.
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