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Catering Manager - Part-time

Amherst School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-2141-116S
  • Posted:17/07/2020
  • Pay:Kent Range 5
  • Start Date:TBC
  • App Close Date:21/08/2020 at 20:00
  • Interviews:w/c 24 August 2020

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Do you have a passion for cooking and are excited by the prospect of preparing food for approximately 350 children and staff?

We are looking for a Catering Manager to run our thriving school kitchen, supported by a team of five.  You will be responsible for providing nutritious, healthy and good quality meals for our staff and children.  Our kitchen is staffed by Amherst School employees – we do not use an independent catering company. 

The successful applicant will be required to work 26 hours per week (7.40am – 2.30pm Monday to Thursday, term time only, including a 20 minute unpaid lunch break). 

Meals are prepared on site and served from 11.30am (please see the school website for the current menu). 

The salary will be Kent Range 5 £19,335 - £20,483 full time equivalent (£11,386 - £12,062 pro rata).

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Have relevant qualifications e.g. Level 2/3 Food Hygiene Certificate and Food Allergen Awareness training (essential)
  • Be experienced in ordering ingredients, managing stock levels, preparing and serving good quality food (essential)
  • Be able to work in a school kitchen, using catering equipment and leave the environment clean after every session (essential)
  • Be experienced in working in a large school kitchen (desirable)
  • Have a desire to serve good quality food to children and school staff, in line with government legislation
  • Be a good team player, flexible and prepared to use their initiative
  • Be someone who enjoys working with children
  • Be prepared to work both independently and within a team
  • Be committed to their own professional development
  • Have good interpersonal skills
  • Have good organisational skills

Amherst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

The start date for the position is Monday 6 January 2021, although should a suitable application be received, an earlier start date will be possible (from September 2020).

Information about the school

Amherst School is a three-form entry junior school in Sevenoaks. The majority of our children transfer from Riverhead Infants School.

Our Ofsted inspection in May 2022 reported that:

Amherst School is a warm and welcoming community where leaders do whatever it takes to help every child flourish. Pupils love their time at school, not least because of the enormous range of opportunities on offer.

Pupils describe the school as a special place to be. This environment helps pupils to become remarkably confident and self-assured. Their exceptional behaviour and attitudes reflect the school’s values of trust, kindness, determination, politeness, fairness and cooperation.

Leaders have planned a broad and varied curriculum. Pupils develop a love of learning due to engaging experiences within and beyond the school.

Leaders maximise their impact through the way they inspire, motivate and develop others.

Without exception, staff say that the headteacher is considerate of their workload and well-being.

Governors are part of the school’s open and honest culture. They provide robust challenge to the leaders, which leaders listen to and act upon. Governors know the school well and are right to have confidence in its leadership.

Should a suitable candidate apply, we reserve the right to close the advertisement at an earlier date. Early applications are welcome.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.