Chef Ravenswood Primary School

Duties in this post will be to provide a high-quality catering service to the school by organising, preparing, and serving meals in accordance with the School Food Standards and the City Council Customer Service Charter, to liaise as appropriate with school staff and pupils.

You will be responsible for organising the kitchen, supervising staff, and resources on a day-to-day basis. You will ensure the preparation and serving of the designated daily menu is in accordance with appropriate standards and procedures.

It is essential you have an NVQ level 2 in Food Processing and Cooking and or the equivalent qualification. You must have a minimum 3 years' experience within a busy catering environment. It is essential that you can work flexible hours and capable of good relationships with others.

The interview will include a practical skill test in preparing a meal, Is a good team player, use your own initiative and lead a catering team
Can have good relationships with others
Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines
Has a flexible approach to work, hours and locations
Is customer focused
Can deliver to required standards
Is suitable to work with children and young people
Is capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying.
Is able to undertake written and spoken instructions and speak English.

Competitive hourly rates of pay, starting hourly rate is £13.92
Up to 29 days annual leave per annum (pro rata for part time staff)
Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training
Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you
Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career
Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
Cycle2work scheme
Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.
Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement
Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.
What we are looking for
We are currently looking for reliable and friendly people with a positive attitude to join our team as a Chef