School Chef
Start date: September 2021
Gidea Park College in Romford, Essex is a co-educational independent school for children aged 2 years -11 years, which provides a broad and balanced education within a unique setting. It offers an individually focused education in a friendly environment, promoting excellence in learning and encouraging exceptional behaviour. It is a truly inclusive school with a unique family feel and offers small classes, dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and experiences catered to the needs and interests of every child. The school has a strong family atmosphere and prepare pupils exceptionally well for schools of their choice at age 11+.
Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications & experiences:
- NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation.
- NVQ Level 2 in Food Service; Intermediate Food Hygiene
- 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
- Certificate of completion of any training program in cooking, or vocational school
- Holds an intermediate food hygiene certificate
Applicants with the following characteristics are sought:
- Cooking experience within any food establishment
- Good understanding of commercial catering operation
- 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
- Advocate a sound educational philosophy, with the ability to translate into practice
The benefits
In addition to playing an important role in a growing business that’s financially strong and has an ambitious growth agenda, you will receive a competitive salary and annual salary review. There will also be ample professional development and training opportunities, including ongoing coaching from the management team, with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows. Other benefits include:
- Childcare fee discount
- Pension scheme
- Refer a friend bonus of £700
- A comprehensive health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest opportunity to recruit@gideaparkcollege.co.uk
www.gideaparkcollege.co.uk
We reserve the right to interview applicants as and when applications are received.
Gidea Park College 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)