Chef Manager - Term Time

Oakfield Primary Academy, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-3914-120S
• Posted:26/05/2021
• Pay:Kent Range 7
• Start Date:July
• App Close Date:11/06/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 14/06/2021

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Are you passionate about serving great food to young people? 

If so, come and join The Galaxy Trust family of schools as one of our Chef Managers…

The Galaxy Trust is currently a family of 4 primary academies, serving a diverse community within Dartford, Kent.

The Galaxy Trust is taking the exciting step of bringing our catering service in house, and we are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our team at Oakfield Primary Academy.

Reporting to the 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.  Your working week will normally average 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday - however, occasionally you may be asked to work outside of these hours. This role is 40 weeks per year (term time plus 2 weeks), and the salary is Kent Range 7, £23,151 full time equivalent, actual pay £20,423 pro rata.

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.

Experience of working in an educational environment is desirable, but not essential, however the successful applicant will need experience of running a kitchen in a Head Chef or Unit Manager role.

NVQ or other vocational qualification in catering and food production is also desirable, but not essential.

Applicants will need a basic level of IT literacy to be able to effectively use our online ordering and due diligence systems.

In return, we offer:

1. Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development 
2. A family of dedicated catering staff
3. Family friendly/sociable working hours and a work-life balance
4. Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
5. Contributions towards eye tests and glasses if needed through Vision Express
6. 2 family days, on top of your annual leave entitlement
7. Onsite parking

The Galaxy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and views it with paramount importance. It engages with children and staff in policy and practice developments, and proactively encourages feedback. The school requires employees to obtain a Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including checks against the barred list. Medical clearance and two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Galaxy Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Information about the school

The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfiled Primary Academy, Riverview Infants, Riverview Juniors, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary School.

We are now part of The Golden Thread Alliance and we work closely with the other schools in the trust.

Each Primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to The Golden Thread Alliance values. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Hayley Clive
• Address:Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2SW
• Telephone: 01732 795660
• Email: garry.ratcliffe@galaxytrust.co.uk

Documents

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• Job Description & Person Specification