Chef/Catering Manager
Ark Globe Academy
Southwark
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- Salary:
- Negotiable
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2024
Job overview
Location: Ark Globe Academy, Southwark, London
Reporting to: Vice Principal- Business and Community
Start date: ASAP
Contract: Permanent
Hour:7am until 3:30pm
Note: Please note, applications will be shortlisted on a rolling basis so prompt application is advised.
About the role:
Our academy is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Chef/Catering Manager who shares our commitment to making a positive impact on our students' lives through nutritious and delicious meals.
In this role, you will lead our catering team in the creation and delivery of high-quality, healthy, and appealing meals that meet the diverse dietary needs of our students and staff. Your culinary expertise and managerial skills will ensure the efficient and smooth operation of our kitchen, while your enthusiasm and creativity will foster a culture of appreciation for good food and healthy eating within our academy community.
Responsibilities
Culinary Excellence
- Plan, prepare, and present nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet dietary requirements and preferences.
- Develop innovative menus reflecting seasonal produce, cultural diversity, and current food trends.
- Ensure high standards of quality, taste, and presentation, prioritising fresh ingredients.
- Encourage team and student input for a varied, interesting three-week menu cycle.
- Conduct pre- and post-service briefs and maintain a spotless kitchen ensuring food safety compliance is maintained.
- Oversee and execute hospitality requests.
Leadership and Management
· Lead, motivate, and manage the catering team, fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
· Oversee recruitment, training, and development of staff, ensuring high performance and job satisfaction.
· Implement efficient kitchen operations, including inventory management, budgeting, and cost control.
· Promote efficiency, budget awareness, and modern cooking techniques with a positive and flexible attitude.
Health and Safety
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and allergy management protocols.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
- Conduct regular hygiene and safety audits and inspections.
- Train and supervise employees in Health & Safety policies and best practices, including induction and hazardous equipment safety training
Community Engagement
· Promote healthy eating and nutrition awareness among students, staff, and parents.
· Organise and participate in events such as cooking demonstrations, nutrition workshops, and themed food days.
· Support our Volunteer Food Cycle program with enthusiasm to support our community.
· Collaborate with the academy's leadership team to support school community well-being.
Sustainability and Innovation
- Implement sustainable practices, such as reducing food waste, sourcing local ingredients, and minimising single-use plastics.
- Stay updated on industry trends and seek opportunities for innovation in catering services.
Finance Management
· Maintain appropriate food stock levels and ensure stock is used within date.
· Ensure accurate portioning, recipe adherence, and dish specifications.
· Maintain and manage catering budgets.
Qualifications
· Right to work in the UK
· Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety
· NVQ or City & Guilds in Professional Cookery
· Diploma in Culinary Arts (desirable)
· First Aid (desirable)
Personal Characteristics
· Passion and Belief: Genuine passion for and belief in the mission and the Academy Culture Pyramid.
· Flexibility and Optimism: Operates with a spirit of flexibility and optimism for opportunity.
· Solution-Focused Attitude: Solution-focused with a can-do attitude.
· Interpersonal Skills: Personable, helpful, approachable, and positive, with the ability to stay calm and diplomatic under pressure.
· Professional Communication: Professional etiquette in all forms of communication.
· Interpersonal Skills with Children and Adults: Excellent interpersonal skills with both children and adults.
· Adaptability: Able to take direction as well as initiative when required.
· Creative and Curious: Creative, curious, with a can-do approach and a growth mindset.
· Attention to Detail: Exacting standards and a keen eye for detail.
· Desire for Growth: Keen to learn and further develop skills and knowledge.
Other
· This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
· Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all students
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
How to apply:
Apply via our online portal with a CV and cover letter.
About us:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
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About Ark Globe Academy
In 2008 Geoffrey Chaucer Secondary and Joseph Lancaster Primary school merged to join the Ark network as Ark Globe Academy. Ark Globe Academy is a mixed all through school with student age ranging from 3-18.
At Ark Globe Academy we have the highest aspirations for all our children to ensure they are prepared for university and inspired to be leaders in their community. We offer our students a first-class education based on high quality teaching and experiences outside of the classroom.
Our school was recognised by the Government in its Parliamentary Review as an example of good practice in education and students make excellent progress at KS4. All our sixth form students received a university offer with 80% of those being a top 3rd university.
Ark Globe Sixth Form is in the top 2% of all sixth forms in the country and has received the Sixth Form of the Year award at the Ark Education Summit 2019.
School Structure
Ark Globe Academy is divided into four small schools Elbrus, McKinley, Kilimanjaro and Everest, also each small school has a Dean. This ensures that personal relationships between pupils and staff develop quickly, and that a culture of excellent behaviour and shared social norms are easier to maintain.
Aims, Vision and Values
Supporting our mission is our Culture Pyramid. The pyramid sets out for students, staff and parents our purpose, our beliefs and our values. This helps to set expectations in our daily lives at Ark Globe Academy. Read more about our culture pyramid here.
Every child has the potential to succeed and there are no excuses not to achieve that success. We expect every Ark Globe Academy students to graduate from our academy with the qualifications, skills and confidence to achieve their ambitions and go on to higher education or their chosen career.
Curriculum
Our curriculum is intended to prepare students for university and to be leaders in their community.
The Ark Globe Curriculum encompasses the total experience of the student, covering a range of activities from what is learnt in the classroom to our expectations of how our students carry themselves, and make decisions, outside of it. For us, education is much more than a qualification; it is a way of being that results in an empowered young person who is able to secure a life of purpose and meaning.
We recognise that attending university is often key to this as, we believe, it provides young people with more choices. As such, the academic, pastoral and cultural curriculum has been designed to prepare students for university and to be leaders in their community. However, we also recognise that there are high quality alternatives to university, and we help students to secure these too. Whatever choice is made, we want it to be an informed one, where our students determine their own future. Read more about our curriculum here.
Our Mission: Preparing our students for university and to be leaders in their community
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ARKGlobeAcademy
Our website: https://arkglobe.org/
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