Independent Schools Association (ISA)
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Bedford Greenacre Independent School - Chef Manager
We are looking to employ a new Chef as soon as possible to help run our school kitchen for the provision of pupil meals and school events on our brand new site and separate Nursery provision.
Description
We are looking for an Enthusiastic outstanding caterer, with proven craft and management skills, with a high level of planning and organizational abilities.
Proficient in the understanding and managing of finances, and the ability to make decisions that result in positive change to drive the business forward.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Running of the school kitchen including stock, ordering, preparation, and cooking of daily meals
- Ensure consistency of food and service standards delivered to students and hospitality
- Assist with catering school events held out of normal school hours
- Assist the Business Manager with managing and improving all controllable costs
- Assist with menu development catering for necessary requirements
- Assist with maintaining all systems, procedures, and legislation
- To ensure all labelling guidelines, Food information, and Allergen information and Natasha law is been adhered to at all times
- Carrying out regular audits to ensure standards are being met
- To ensure compliance of all school and department policies, including Health & Safety and Fire
- Line manage and develop catering staff
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- Experience in a similar role of comparable level
- Qualified to NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery or Equivalent
- Be highly self-motivated and standards driven, with a passion for fresh food
- Good numerical skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
- Management knowledge of health & safety and food safety - preferred but training given is necessary
- Able to work on own initiative within a team environment
- Able to use Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Package Description
- Competitive Salary
- 40 hours per week
- Term time plus 4 weeks
- Free On-site parking
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