Head Chef

Head Chef

Start Date: November 2024m, or as soon as possible

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 4th November 2024, 9.00am

Interviews will take place: Thursday 7th November, afternoon.