Assistant Kitchen Manager (STEP Academy Trust - Thornton Grove)

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Job Description

Salary: £14,848
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, term time only

Closing date: 30 October 2025
Interview date: TBC

How to apply: Applicants can apply through the following link - Assistant Kitchen Manager

Passion - Urgency - Positivity - Aspiration - Commitment

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Kitchen Manager for one of our busy, vibrant Academy kitchens at Thorton Grove Academy. Our Academies are inclusive, with the highest academic standards. The happiness, well-being and success of our pupils is at the center of everything we do.

The successful candidate must:

• Have a knowledge of food preparation
• Be to lead and motivate staff
• Demonstrate a willingness and enthusiasm for training and progression
• Have an ability to read and complete simple instructions, such as cleaning rota, work rota, temperature and control sheets
• Be able to communicate with all kitchen, staff and pupils
• Display and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene
• Able to encourage children to select a balanced meal
• Display a commitment to the Trust's equalities policies
• Take charge of the kitchen and the catering staff in the absence of the Kitchen Manager

We can offer you:

• a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
• excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
• membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
• subsidised private health care with Benenden Health

The Job Description and Person Specification fully outline the requirements of this post. Supporting statements should be written in line with the Person Specification.

CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 30th October 2025

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, a social media check and satisfactory references.

Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust's employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.