Job Description

Job Overview

We are looking for a reliable, organised and caring individual who enjoys working with children. The successful candidate will be committed to high standards of food hygiene and nutrition, able to lead a small team effectively, and take pride in providing healthy, appealing meals in a safe and positive school environment.

Responsibilities

Leadership of the catering operations at Avalon School, to include provision when required outside of the normal school day. To plan and produce imaginative and healthy menus, whihc introduce pupils to a varied range of dishes using good quality produce. To source the best queality foods within budget usin local and organic and halal produce wherever possible and approrpriate. To take the lead in preparing and serving school meals to the highest standard. To train the catering staff team to prepare and serve food to the highest standard. To continually strive for the improvement of the quality of food, quality of service, budgeting efficiencies and the overall effectiveness of the department. To be an exemplar in terms of leadership behaviour. To monitor, personally, the quality of food produced within the kitchen, and ensuring that any issues are dealth with immediately and robustly. To ensure compliance with the requirements of food hygiene regulations, Health & Safety, COSHH regulations, Food Standards Agency and risk management practices.

Qualifications

Level 3 Food Safety (or NVQ equivalent) GCSE in English and Maths (or equivalent)
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 22,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Catering management: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person