Chef

Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery

Position: School Chef 

Salary: Dependent on experience 

Contract term: Permanent

Start date: January 2025.

Place of Work: KT3 5AS, New Malden, Surrey, South West London

Website: www.westburyhouse.surrey.sch.uk

We are currently looking to appoint an experienced and dedicated chef to join us at Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery.

Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery has a strong family atmosphere and prepares pupils exceptionally well for schools of their choice at age 11+. The site is a small, friendly preparatory school which also includes a thriving nursery that educates boys and girls aged 2 years to 11 years old. It together holds places for up to 120 children. Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery has a unique and charming atmosphere, seldom found in schools today. The well-equipped playground provides ample space for outdoor learning and play.

We are looking for a chef who has experience of running a kitchen provision and working in a team. You will be leading and managing a team including a kitchen assistant. As our Chef you will be responsible for the preparation of meals for our children and staff. Facilities are excellent and our Kitchen is the heart of the school. We provide a balanced and nutritious menu for our children and staff, you will have creative influence on the menu.

We are looking for a well-qualified Chef who will has and can complete the following;

• Estimate food consumption and requisitions or purchases foodstuffs
• Receive & examines foodstuffs and supplies to make sure quality and quantity meet established standards specifications
• Select and develops recipes based on type of food to be prepared and applying personal knowledge experience in food preparation
• Following all guidelines for food hygiene and health and safety
• Take full responsibility for the cleaning of the kitchen.
• Working within budget guidelines
• NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation.
• NVQ Level 2 in Food Service; Intermediate Food Hygiene
• Certificate of completion of any training program in cooking, or vocational school
• Hold a basic food hygiene certificate
• Can accurately complete the food safety records at the school.

Applicants with the following characteristics are sought:

• Cooking experience within any food establishment
• Good understanding of commercial catering operation
• Proficient IT skills for ordering and sending surveys etc.
• A good understanding of food hygiene and HACCP
• Enthusiasm, vision, drive, adaptability, and resilience
• High personal standards, self-motivated and proactive
• Suitability to work with children
• Flexible and maintain a sound sense of humour
• Commitment to continued personal and professional development

All staff at Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery work well together towards the schools shared goals. As a staff member at Westbury House School you will be welcomed and made to feel welcome in our family feel school.

We are looking for a chef who has experience in running a kitchen. This role would suit someone looking to move into the education sector. Having prior school experience is not essential but would be looked upon favourably.

Staff at Westbury House Preparatory School benefit from;

• Competitive Salary.
• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows.
• Ongoing coaching from the management team.
• Childcare fee discount.
• Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays increasing with service.
• Pension scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750.
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

To apply, please complete our online application process at https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000594

We may close this opportunity early, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery is a part of Inspired Learning Group and is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).