Description
Do you believe that every child has the right to the highest possible standard of food in school?
Are you willing to work hard to ensure that no child is left feeling hungry after the dinner service?
Do you understand the challenges and barriers some children face in accessing education which includes hunger and fuel poverty?
City of London Academies Trust is seeking to appoint a Head Chef to join their kitchen team as they continue to develop their school food offer.
You will be an experienced and passionate Head Chef fully aligned with the academy's approach to delivering nutritious, tasty meals for students. You will thrive in a fast paced environment and take pride in maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. With excellent leadership skills, you will inspire and manage a team of kitchen staff, ensuring efficient kitchen operations and a positive atmosphere. You will also be dedicated to supporting the school’s commitment to healthy eating and sustainability.
If you think you can make a difference, you should have a good understanding of the DFE guidance for healthy lunches, the ability to manage a small team and the creativity to come up with menus to support the children.
The perfect candidate will be someone who children can identify with and who will understand some of the barriers children face.
You will need patience, humour, determination and commitment to 5 core values of:
~ Aspirational
~ Adventurous
~ Compassionate
~ Enlightened
~ Individual
You will receive opportunities for professional development, will work alongside Chefs In Schools to develop your menu and good practice and become part of a team of dedicated and caring staff and get to work with the best children and families in Southwark.
City of London Academies Trust believes strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage and that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for students.
Complete information pack available on application.