Head chef
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Head Chef to work as part of the Catering team and manage the kitchen to ensure the provision of the highest quality food for students, staff and internal hospitality events.
Required ASAP
Term-time Only, Permanent Position
37.5 hours per week (7:00am – 3:00pm) plus occasional evenings
Reporting to Catering Manager, the successful candidate will oversee the preparation and delivery of fresh, home-cooked meals for approximately 750 pupils and staff, and will have the freedom and opportunity to develop the food and menus.
The ideal candidate will possess exceptional presentation, communication, and management skills, along with a genuine enthusiasm for food and outstanding customer service.
Closing date for applications is 12.00 noon, Thursday 15 January
Interviews will take place w/c 19 January
Early applications are encouraged. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
To apply please complete an application form (available to download from the School’s website www.stbenedicts.org.uk) and return to recruitment@stbenedicts.org.uk. Further details can be obtained from the HR department: 020 8 862 2185 or email recruitment@stbenedicts.org.uk.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:
- child protection, discipline, health and safety
- promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
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