Job Description

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/BA/50305

Location

Mile Road, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9TR

Contract Type

Permanent/Term Time Only

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

18,311.00 - 18,901.00 Annually (Actual)


7-9

Closing Date

12:00pm, 21st Nov 2025

Positions Available

1

About HEART Academies Trust

HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and three partner primary schools, Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown. Together we serve more than 2500 pupils aged from 2 to 18 years.


We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.


HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a 'stronger together' approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.

What we offer

As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.

Paid wellbeing day per year. 200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme. Employee assist programme. Generous pension and a competitive salary. Free gym, shower and parking facilities. Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests. An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace An excellent catering provision. A commitment to environmental sustainability.

Job Purpose

To support the Kitchen Manager organise and supervise the day to day running of the Academy's catering provision - primarily in the 6th Form New Build dining room. To lead in the preparation, cooking and service of food. To liaise with the out of hours Coffee Shop lead to ensure ease of ordering and delivery of service throughout the week for both 6th form and community. To be responsible for the management and stocking of the schools two vending machines. To support the Kitchen Manager to ensure the efficient and economic use of all resources. To support the Kitchen Manager to ensure that the location meets statutory and Trust requirements of Health & Safety, Food Safety and Environmental legislations and procedures. To deputise for the Kitchen Manager as required.

9:00-15:00 Monday to Friday

30 hours per week

Mile Road, Bedford

Bedfordshire

MK42 9TR
01234301500

info@bedfordacademy.co.uk

http://bedfordacademy.co.uk/