Catering Manager / Chef
London Academy of Excellence (LAE)
Newham
- £38,983 - £42,089 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- LAE Support Staff Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 8 January 2025
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the London Academy of Excellence (LAE) as a Catering Manager.
LAE is a sixth form school for scholars of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We are looking for a Catering Manager / Chef who produces high quality, exciting, innovative, nutritious meals for LAE staff and students.
The successful candidate will join the sixth form to lead the catering team, provide an outstanding service, create and serve a fresh, exciting and nutritious menu within budget and to a high standard. We ask that the ideal candidate has experience of leading a catering facility and appropriate qualifications to support their application.
In 2026, the LAE will move into brand new school premises, on the same street. Facilities include a modern, extensive and high quality catering kitchen and allows for a significant increase in catering services. LAE Catering Manager will be responsible for upscaling the in house catering services to meet the need of additional students.
If you believe that you you are the perfect candidate to meet the needs of the Academy, please submit an application to become part of the LAE community. To apply, please complete and application by 8 January 2025 9am.
LAE reserves the right to appoint ahead of the deadline and therefore early application is advised. For more information or an informal conversation, please contact HR@lae.ac.uk
LAE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment screening, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About London Academy of Excellence (LAE)
- London Academy of Excellence (LAE)
- Broadway House, 322 High Street
- London
- E15 1AJ
- United Kingdom
“An inspirational school”
LAE is one of the highest-performing sixth form colleges in the United Kingdom. Our average A level grade is an A* and our ALPS 1 value-added score places us in the top 1% of schools nationally for progress. LAE consistently secures top university destinations for all students. The school is particularly proud of its success helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain places at the finest universities in the UK and around the world. Over 1,200 of our alumni have progressed to a Russell Group university and over 120 to Oxford or Cambridge.
However, academic success if only one aspect of life at LAE. Our links with partner schools, employers and universities are combined with a rich and varied co-curricular offer that encompasses sport, music, arts, volunteering and careers experience. The provision is truly unique and sets LAE apart as an inspirational school.
Successful candidates will be joining an diverse, inclusive, and ambitious school located in the heart of Stratford, close to the Olympic Park and just two minutes from Stratford Station (zone 2/3), with excellent links to all parts of London.
LAE can offer you:
· The opportunity to gain experience of teaching and working with highly motivated students in one of the country’s leading sixth form schools.
· An intellectually stimulating working environment characterised by a culture of professional trust and collegiate working that promotes autonomy, innovation, and rigour.
· Access to an outstanding package of regular, high-quality continuous professional development and support.
· A modern and positive learning environment minutes from the Olympic Park and Stratford Station.
· A package of employee benefits including access to a Cycle Scheme, Tech Scheme, and discounted local gym memberships.
LAE is a diverse and inclusive school, committed to supporting staff and students to be themselves and succeed on merit.
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