Chef

Chef
Location: Derby
Salary: Actual annual salary £25,415.39 - £28,457.17, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Term time only
Working Hours: 7.30am-4pm (40 working weeks per year)

Teaching personnel have a great opportunity to work with a SEN school based in Derby. The school are looking for a passionate Chef to cater for pupils aged 5-19 with Autism and SEND.

Key Duties

• Plan menus within budget while considering dietary requirements and preferences.
• Collaborate with the Business Manager to develop best practices and future catering strategies.
• Ensure adherence to statutory regulations on food safety and hygiene across sites.
• Manage kitchen documentation, accounting, and administrative procedures.
• Create efficient staff rotas while considering team needs.
• Induct, train, and develop new kitchen staff, providing ongoing coaching and support.
• Maintain accurate food supply records and ensure effective stock rotation.
• Monitor and manage food deliveries, ensuring accuracy and proper storage.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, planning deep cleans periodically.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Experience managing a catering environment with multiple and complex dietary requirements.
• Proven ability to plan and prepare nutritious, balanced, and varied menus.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, including COSHH, manual handling, and food hygiene.
• Experience in equipment maintenance and safety checks. 

Requirements of the Role

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check with barred list clearance.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours for special functions when needed.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certification (Level 3 desirable).
• Experience in cooking for 40-80 people.
• Will need to have some availability during the school holidays for deep cleaning

If this opportunity is for you please send your CV to Abigail Simpson

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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