Job Description

Organisations

Newsome Academy

Hours

35 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 days

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN

Position type

Permanent

Salary

Scale 6, SCP 18-22 (31,537 - 33,699), Actual Salary: 26,161 - 27,954

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Newsome Academy

Overview: To prepare meals and manage kitchen staff

Interview Date: W/C 3 November 2025

Start Date: ASAP

Core Purpose

To prepare all meals and ensure that the regulations pertaining to the safe and hygienic operation of the kitchen are met. To manage the Kitchen Assistants to provide a smooth efficient food service. Responsible for complying to guidelines and standards. Ordering of goods, paperwork and keeping records up to date as necessary.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Food

Responsible for preparation and production of all meals including preparation of vegetables, salads, fruit, sweet and savoury sauces, milk, puddings, cakes, pastries, sandwiches and cooking of same if appropriate. Running the food service to serve to children and staff. To cater for special dietary needs and have an awareness of students with any allergies etc To adhere to and maintain all relevant Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation as required by law within the catering industry To liaise with the head/teachers regarding themed days and calendar events

Management

To manage and organise the Kitchen Assistants accordingly giving clear instructions to provide an outstanding food service To carry out performance management with the Kitchen Assistants and identify any training needs To accurately manage stock levels, maintain records and procedures (eg. fridge & freezer temperature record) To ensure staff are trained on using kitchen equipment. To ensure that all equipment is in full working order and meets all Health and Safety requirements

Service Delivery

To manage the delivery of an effective, high quality catering service for the Academy to ensure a smooth and effective service is delivered on time To encourage and promote students to eat a variety of different dishes To observe Health and Safety good practice so you and your colleagues are safe To observe food hygiene regulations in order to prevent contamination of food to ensure food is safe to eat To assist in set up and clear dining/service area when required To accommodate the catering requirements in the event of special functions eg. Open Days To supply catering to other schools in the trust

Cleaning

To keep all work areas and surfaces clean and tidy at all times including at the end of the day/shift Cleaning and tidying of the kitchen including non-term deep cleans Ensure all items are washed up and tidied away accordingly Washing of the towels, cloths and any other items

Other

To ensure the security of stores during working hours To report and where possible take action about compliments or complaints To report and where possible take action for any incidents, fire, loss, theft, damage, unfit food and other irregularities. To attend meetings and training courses To carry out any reasonable request by management/supervisor To uphold and put into practice the requirement to safeguard and promote the welfare of students in day to day dealings with them

The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade.


Impact Education Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding staff and students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosing and Barring Service DBS check. All interviews will include a question about Safeguarding and any anomalies identified in pre-recruitment checks will be discussed at interview.

How To Apply

Please apply via the

MyNewTerm Portal

Closing date

03 November 2025, 9:00 AM