Job Description

Kitchen Manager

30 hours per week, Term Time [44.46 weeks per year]

Salary: 16,874 p.a. plus performance bonus

Location: ACE School, Tiverton

Do you want the experience of working in this sort of dynamic environment? Do you want to apply your skills to doing good and helping us grow?

We need someone who is a Kitchen Manager with experience in schools that will enable our clients to do amazing things.

Ace Schools Tiverton caters for students who have Moderate Learning Difficulties, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH), and other complex needs. Within this there is a wide range of needs, such as children with mild medical issues, developmental disorders such as ADHD and Dyspraxia, Autism and speech and language difficulties.

You will be required to support the production of fresh food in a hygienic environment and provide customer satisfaction at all times. You will have direct contact with the students daily; preparing, cooking and delivering fresh food at designated mealtimes.

You will be required to prepare a full service of meals, keep the working area clean and tidy and serve meals to the students in a timely manner. You will be required to maintain orders of stock, food safety standards (HACCP and COSHH), have an input in menu design to meet the nutritional and SEN needs of the students. You may also be expected to support the wider catering needs of Transforming Futures Trust as required.

Please note, this is a term-time only position, working 44.64 weeks per year.

Hours of work are 7.30am - 1.30pm, Monday to Friday; 30 hours per week in total.

What You'll Need

Previous catering experience within a school environment is essential. Experience in the preparation and production of food in a safe and hygienic environment, as well as an understanding and previous experience of the operation of various types of kitchen equipment. Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene. Knowledge of Food Hygiene regulations, Health and Safety, HACCP, COSHH. Basic understanding of Word, Outlook and Excel. Experience of cleaning areas to agreed hygienic standards. Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS (paid for by Delt before you start work).

Why Join Us?

At Delt, people matter - both our team and the communities we serve. You'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation, where your work makes a visible difference. In return, we offer a supportive culture, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities to grow your skills in a dynamic environment where ideas are welcomed, and impact is recognised.

Benefits include:

Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) Matched contribution pension scheme up to 10% of salary Life assurance scheme Opportunities to buy and sell leave Employee shopping savings portal Opportunities for training to be funded by Delt EV salary sacrifice Employee assistance programme supporting mental and physical wellbeing
If you want to know about the total package we offer, please see our future employee page here https://deltservices.com/careers/

Deadline for applications

: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so please apply early. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy as suitable candidates are identified.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 16,874.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay
Experience:

Kitchen management: 3 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person