Head Chef

CATS College offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. Students live and work at the custom built Cambridge campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff. We are committed to the safeguarding, health and well-being of our students. JOB OVERVIEW You will be responsible for the day to day running of the catering in the kitchen, canteen & coffee bar. To ensure the 5 star rating awarded and inspected by Environmental Health Organisation, is maintained. To achieve a high level of quality and standards at all times regarding the food and hygiene, ensuring all health and safety procedures in relation to Catering are adhered to. You should be able to demonstrate good communication and leadership qualities, and to be able to understand and control your own budget. This role is a full-time position working on a two-week shift pattern covering morning, afternoon / evening and weekend shifts. The working pattern is 10 days on, 4 days off. The full shift pattern may be shared upon request. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Line Management of all catering & coffee bar staff as well as general participation within the Operations Department Responsible for imputing and agreeing targets for Catering Budgets and responsible for reviewing and keeping costs within agreed budgetary constraints. Overview of Health & Safety within the Catering team Management of catering staff within catering team, work schedules and overtime Computer literate and be able to submit staff sickness and holiday on ADP system & Induct staff on ADP use and how to submit timesheets Review of all HACCP, COSHH, Level 2 Hygiene, HIT Training & SFBB procedures, raising of new policies and procedures and implementing them To provide & produce meals at high volume, ensuring quality is maintained and value for money is achieved. To ensure all students & staff are getting a varied and balanced diet in accordance with the Government legislation requirements (food policy in schools / boarding standards agency Recommend and promote new menu ideas and special food events / cultural events and develop new recipe ideas and dishes for the diverse student ranges we have. To support the Operations manager and liaise with head chefs from other sites in the development of the food offering. To arrange student council meetings or to run catering surgeries on a fortnightly basis (within term time) gathering feedback from students.

• Previous experience in an educational / catering facilities environment is beneficial, along with a broad understanding of the associated regulations
• Health and Safety awareness and knowledge is desirable
• A proactive, pragmatic approach to problems and challenges
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A desire to make a difference to people
• Good communication skills and teamwork attitude
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Reliable and punctual
  
  CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China. Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities. We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students., CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.

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