Vacancy:

Catering Lead

Full Time 37 hours per week, 

Term Time plus 2 Weeks 

(Mon 7.30am–4pm, Tue-Thurs 8am–4pm, Fri 8am–3pm)

Permanent

D5-D6 £ 23,500 - £23,893 per annum pro rata

Actual Salary £20,641 - £20,987 per annum

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Catering Lead to provide fresh, nutritious meals to pupils, staff and visitors and has a passion for improving healthy choices for vulnerable pupils.

Bure Park Specialist Academy is a residential special school for boys in the age range 7 – 16 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH).

Pupils arrive with disrupted educational experiences and complex difficulties and our team will be responsible for ensuring that they leave with superb outcomes academically, socially and behaviourally. 

Our school shares the vision of our sponsor, the Broad Horizons Education Trust, that improving the life chances of all pupils has to be at the heart of all we do.  To achieve this Broad Horizons firmly believes in valuing and championing all members of staff employed throughout the trust. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to be part of a highly motivated exceptional team who strive to establish the highest standards and who are instrumental in ensuring that we change children’s lives.

The successful applicant will have a passion for food and healthy choices.  They must be committed to delivering high quality nutritious meals to our school community and helping to educate our pupils about the importance of healthy eating through delicious and varied food experiences. 

The post holder will need a background in catering; working in an education settings would be advantageous. A knowledge of School Food Standards is necessary.  The Catering Lead will be responsible for ensuring a high level food service provision.

Applicants will need to have the skills to create a varied and appetising menu across the school day and through into the evening in our residential setting (the role is 37 hours and there is not an expectation to work into the evening).  They will need to be able to cook food, support and direct other kitchen staff in the preparation of daily meals.  The successful applicant will be able to carry out all duties as expected in a catering department; ordering food, to ensure high level of customer service during service, to ensure that high quality cleaning regimes are adhered to, and stock is always kept safe, stored appropriately, and rotated securely.  The Catering Lead will act as a role model to members of the catering team always offering support to other staff.

We are looking for applicants with experience in a similar role, who are flexible to meet the needs of our pupils. You will need to have at least a Food Safety Level 2 and be able to use a computer, or be willing to undertake the training required.

For more information regarding this role please email office@bureparkacademy.co.uk or telephone the school 01493 807390 to arrange an informal conversation with the School Support Manager. We would also welcome visits to our wonderful school.

To access the online application and to apply, please select the “Apply for job” button and enter your details.

You must “Submit” your fully completed application.  This is an open ended recruitment process and candidates will be invited for interview should they be successful at the shortlisting stage

Interview dates will be confirmed if shortlisted

We reserve the right to end the vacancy and interview before the advertised closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Please note that it is normal practice to appoint to the bottom of the scale. 

Broad Horizons Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and attend a Warner Interview. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.