About this Role

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within.  Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate  on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that’s inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves. 

About the Role

Job Title:   Head Chef

Location: Brooke Weston Academy

Salary: BWT Grade 6, Point 16 - full time equivalent (FTE) salary - £29,412, pro rata'd £27,314 per annum

Hours per week/Weeks per year: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 3pm, with a 30 minute unpaid break, 39 weeks per year

About the Head Chef role

We have the opportunity to appoint a Head Chef to join our Secondary catering team. Our catering team provide fresh hot and cold food to students and staff across four schools within the Brooke Weston Trust across Corby and Kettering. Working closely with the Senior Catering Manager and Assistant Chef, you will assist with all aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen and restaurant hygiene in a busy and demanding environment. The ideal candidate may already have experience working in a school catering environment, however it is essential that any candidate will share our vision to provide an enjoyable and safe environment during lunch times and dismiss the age-old notion that school dinners are bad!  Travel between sites may also be required.  

Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust

As part of the Brooke Weston Trust, we can offer you

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave

Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.

A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust schools

Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.

Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.

Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP

Cycle to Work scheme.

Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development

Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations

Be the difference – At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you

 About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed over 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston Trust staff have access to first class professional development through our Centre for Professional Development, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub.

How to Apply

If you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation we welcome your application!

For further information on our Trust and schools within the Trust please visit our website www.brookewestontrust.org.  Alternatively please email cateringhr@brookewestontrust.org

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here -  Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020