Chef Manager

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PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

Required from February 2025 

35 hours per week Monday to Friday, 7.00 am – 2.30 pm, including 30-minute unpaid break

40 weeks per year to include 5 days during school holidays 

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our in-house Catering Department for a Chef Manager to co-ordinate all aspects of the food service. 

A high standard of quality and service will be expected by St Mary’s. 

We operate a cashless catering system; therefore, the successful applicant will be required to have some IT experience. The Chef Manager will be responsible for the smooth running of our two school kitchens which are housed in separate blocks and produce meals to support our school community of approximately 1400 students. 

Responsibilities will include stock control, financial management, training, staff management and cooking. 

It is anticipated that the person appointed will have a minimum of four years’ experience in the catering industry with at least one year’s experience of direct staff supervision. 

The postholder will be required to work Teacher Training Days (INSET) for planning and management duties and also an additional week during the school holidays. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in the catering industry with leadership experience within a catering or hospitality setting
• Have or be willing to work towards NVQ Level 3 in Catering
• Have Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering
• Have 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or above including English and Mathematics and a good level of numeracy and literacy
• Have IT experience to operate a cashless catering system
• Have the ability to deliver a high standard of quality and service. 

We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.

Potential candidates would be most welcome to visit or have an informal telephone conversation with the Director of Business and Finance prior to applying and if you would like to do so, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding.    Please note that the school will be closed from 12.50 pm on Friday 20 December until Monday 6 January 2025. 

Application packs may be downloaded from the school’s website www.st-maryshigh.derbyshire.sch.uk or alternatively please telephone Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA on 01246 201191 (ext 2011) or e-mail rgilding@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk.  

Closing date: 9.00 am on Monday 13 January 2025 

Applications must be made using the school’s application form – CVs are not accepted. 

Please note: applications will be considered as they are received and we reserve the right to close this position before the date specified above. We therefore urge candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.