Job Description

For Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, we are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who is a dedicated, professional and personable individual with a can-do attitude. They must have previous experience of working in catering and have a good knowledge of food hygiene and preparation. A Level 2 award in Food Safety in Catering qualification or equivalent will be required for the role.

KEY DUTIES

Operational

Undertake skilled cooking activities connected to the full range of menu provision, for example meal planning, portion control, special dietary needs. Oversee the preparation of healthy, nutritionally balanced menus that meet the government's national nutritional standards for school lunches. Supervise the preparation of ingredients for meals Organise and supervise food service this may include transportation of meals Present nutritious foods in ways that children will find attractive To include an element of hospitality catering for Head Office functions
Maintenance of hygiene

Ensure that catering practice complies with appropriate health and safety legislation.
Administration

Supervise the purchase and storage of food to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Have good financial knowledge to manage incoming invoices and account budgeting. Computer literacy, to have working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, calendar and email
Resources

Actively promote the school meals service to pupils and parents to increase awareness of healthy eating and the uptake of school meals. Ordering and recording of all ingredients used and stock taking. Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment Maintain records as requested Plan menus, following guidelines on nutrition and healthy eating Ensure availability to staff of equipment and supplies Monitor and manage supplies within an agreed budget, cataloguing and undertaking audits as required. Refill and replace consumables Report faulty equipment and other maintenance requirements to an appropriate person Maintain the security of the school premise by securing entrances/exits as appropriate and reporting potential security breaches. Ensure security of the school kitchen including freezers and stock cupboards etc Ensure lights and other equipment are switched off as appropriate Supervision and direction of other staff including allocation of duties and work rotas.

You must complete and submit and application form, available at recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk/ace-trust-vacancies

Application deadline: 18/07/2025

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,919.00 per year

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Chef/Kitchen management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/07/2025
Expected start date: 02/09/2025