Head Chef / School Cook

Why choose Dixons Newall Green?

Dixons Newall Green Academy will be a newly established secondary free school located in the Wythenshawe district of Manchester, England. The school will open its doors to Year 7 students in September 2023, and will grow year by year until it serves students aged 11 to 16 by 2027. The school's existing site, which was previously Newall Green High School, will undergo extensive renovation to ensure a modern and conducive learning environment for students. 

Are you a passionate chef looking for a new role that offers work-life balance and professional growth?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our brand new free school, Dixons Newall Green Academy, with a state-of-the-art, modern professional kitchen.

As Head Chef at Dixons Newall Green you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality, nutritious meals to our staff and students. You will have the chance to showcase your culinary talents by creating modern and appealing menus for students aged 11-16, all while benefiting from the support of a multi-site catering manager.

About this role:

Culinary excellence

Craft delicious and nutritious meals for approximately 150 staff and students in Year 1, with an expanding number of diners each year.

Continuously innovate and improve menus to meet the evolving tastes and dietary needs of our students.

Team management and development

Lead a small kitchen team and foster a positive working environment.

Assist in recruiting and training future kitchen staff to support our growth over the next three years.

Work-life balance

Enjoy a regular schedule with hours from 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday to Friday, providing a work-life balance that's often elusive in the culinary world.

Take advantage of 11 weeks annual leave to recharge and spend time with loved ones.

Ongoing professional growth

Benefit from continuous professional development, including training in areas such as safer recruitment, health and safety (IOSSH) and HR procedures.

Benefit from regular coaching, enabling you to develop professionally.

Receive training in budget and financial planning, IT resources, and professional communication to further enhance your skills.

Salary and career advancement:

Dixons Academies Trust offer a competitive salary with annual increases as the academy grows. Your dedication and commitment will be rewarded as you contribute to the success of Dixons Newall Green Academy.

Dixons Academies Trust

The Dixons Academies Trust is a family of 16 schools in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester: 3 primaries, 10 secondaries, 2 all-through and one standalone sixth form. We are committed to making a difference where it matters most:

• Values driven
• Over 30 years of challenging educational and social disadvantage 
• Ambitious for every child and highly inclusive
• Always in the top 5 nationally for progress at secondary
• Committed to recruiting a diverse workforce
• Exceptional colleagues will support you to be your best
• Low staff turnover

We establish high-performing non-faith academies which maximise attainment, value diversity, develop character and build cultural capital. By the age of 18, we want every student to have the choice of university or a high quality apprenticeship.

Visit Dixons OpenSource to learn more about our approaches and culture.

Learn more

Full details of this role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please visit www.dixonsng.com or email the academy at info@dixonsng.com, to speak to Stephen Garvey, Principal to discuss the role further.

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.