Head Chef
Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Hammersmith and Fulham
- £33,296 - £34,354 per year
- New
- Salary:
- £33,296 - £34,354 (SO1 23 – 25, full-time equivalent £37,575 - £38,769)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2024
Job overview
Head Chef
Start Date: September 2024
Contract: Part time, term time only, five days a week - 36 hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Salary: £33,296 - £34,354 (SO1 23 – 25, full-time equivalent £37,575 - £38,769)
The Governors, in conjunction with Chefs in Schools, are seeking to appoint a Head Chef to lead a successful school kitchen and support the delivery of a whole school Food and Cookery Curriculum.
Applications are invited from practising Catholics and from those who are in sympathy with the aims and ethos of a Catholic school.
This exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and creative individual who will play a vital role in leading the kitchen team in the preparation, cooking, and consistent presentation of all menus. The role will also involve working directly with the pupils to develop their basic cooking knowledge and skills and educate them on the importance of healthy eating.
The successful candidate will need to:
- have a passion for food and healthy eating
- be innovative, highly motivated and the ability to lead and manage an established team
- be an effective communicator, engaging appropriately with pupils, other members of the staff team and parents/carers
- be able to develop seasonal menus, in line with The School Food Plan, that will excite pupils and staff
- have at least 2 years catering and leadership experience
- always maintain and promote the safety and wellbeing of all pupils.
We can offer:
- a happy and high achieving school which is well supported by parents/carers and Governors
- a friendly, highly committed and forward-looking staff team
- a strong commitment to continuous professional development and growth
- the opportunity to work in partnership with Chefs in Schools to help transform school food and food education
- the opportunity to develop and lead on food-based initiatives with the whole school community
- an enriching and affirming career option with a healthy work-life balance
- the facilities of a modern school kitchen and a beautiful learning environment.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a
visit or for further details please contact Elisabeth Beautyman, Administration
Officer, by phone or by email. Please visit the school website
www.larshrc.lbhf.sch.uk to download an application pack. Completed application
forms should be emailed to the school administrator: admin@larshrc.lbhf.sch.uk
or posted to the school address.
Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and their families, and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.
Closing date for applications: Monday 30th September 2024, 9.00am
Interviews will take place: Monday 3rd October 2024, afternoon.
About Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
- Larmenier & Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
- 41a Brook Green
- London
- W6 7BL
- United Kingdom
Larmenier & Sacred Heart is a welcoming and friendly school that offers a stimulating and secure environment for all its children and staff. The school is committed to its Catholic ethos and to promoting academic excellence through an engaging curriculum, high-quality teaching and a range of enrichment opportunities. Its success is underpinned by a forward-looking Governing Board, a dedicated staff team, well-behaved children who are eager to learn and the support of the wider school community - families, the parish, local community.
The school boasts a well-resourced, modern building and a beautiful learning environment. Facilities and resources include: a dedicated PPA space, art room, music room, school library, garden plot and access to up-to-date technology to support both teaching and learning. The school is located centrally in Hammersmith and has excellent rail (London Overground), tube (Piccadilly, District and Hammersmith & City) and bus links.
Each term, the school offers a range of extra-curricular activities such as orchestra, choir, art, sport, science, Spanish, dance and more. Staff willing to share areas of expertise or interest have the opportunity to lead after school clubs (paid) or these are run by outside providers.
The school has achieved a 360 Degree Safe Accreditation for online safety, Platinum Sing Up status, Music Mark and is in the process of achieving Arts Mark in recognition of its work in the arts.
The school works in close partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham Local Authority, the Diocese of Westminster and Holy Trinity parish. There are opportunities for staff to engage with colleagues from local schools and to join professional networks. Staff continued professional development is a high priority and a generous budget is allocated to support this each academic year.
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