Deputy Head of Kitchen

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Job Description

• Clifford Road Primary School and Nursery, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 1PJ
• Deputy Head of Kitchen
• £23,114 per annum (pro rata)
• 27.5 hours per week, term time only
• Part Time
• Permanent
• Reference: 5483
• Required from May/June 2024

An exciting opportunity!

If you love cooking and enjoy being part of a wonderful school community, this may be the job for you!

As a member of our kitchen team, you'll be responsible for the 'Pick and Mix' option that we offer as part of our amazing dinner menu, as an alternative to a hot dinner.

You will be working closely with our experienced Head of Kitchen and may occasionally be called upon to prepare and serve the hot dinner option, having a good knowledge of all aspects of operating the school kitchen.

Although the experience of working in a school kitchen would be useful, all you need is a love of cooking and baking, with a bit of an eye for presentation too!

This role would be ideal for school-age parents, with hours that support the flexibility of juggling home and work life. If you would like to find out more, we would welcome a chance to meet and talk about the role.

Your responsibilities

Meal Planning and Provision

• Support the provision of high-quality school meals in line with government guidelines and legislation on school nutrition standards
• Assist the Head of Kitchen to manage food stocks to prevent shortages or excess supply and adhere to the catering budget
• Cater to special dietary requirements and ensure that allergy information is effectively communicated and labelled.

Staff Management

• Supervise catering staff to ensure efficiency and high-quality food provision
• Assist the Head of Kitchen with the duty rota, delegate tasks appropriately to staff, and ensure the smooth running of the team
• Promote morale and wellbeing among the catering staff.

Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with school catering standards legislation and the school's food safety policy, health and safety policy, and allergens awareness
• Ensure that the kitchen and dining area are kept clean and hygienic
• Ensure that kitchen equipment is used safely and according to operating manuals
• Ensure that kitchen and catering equipment is maintained according to the maintenance schedule
• Ensure that catering staff are adhering to proper hygiene procedures, including wearing the correct uniform
• Record all accidents and incidents.

Other Areas of Responsibility

Staff Appointments

• Support the Head of Kitchen with induction and training for new staff members.

Safeguarding

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (including Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and the school's safeguarding and child protection policies
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school.

You will need:

• Level 3 Food Safety (or NVQ equivalent)
• GCSE or equivalent level in English and Mathematics

About us

Clifford Road Primary is a successful school of 420 pupils, situated in the heart of its community. It enjoys strong support from its parents and Governors and has high aspirations of all learners, following our school motto "Celebrating Achievement in All"

Ofsted said (January 2019): "Your school curriculum is truly inspiring. It is rich, varied and stimulating. Across a wide range of subjects, you and your staff ensure that pupils have access to many opportunities where teachers can creatively immerse pupils in exciting topics which they clearly enjoy".

We will offer you

Clifford Road is committed to supporting staff well-being which is incredibly important to us as a school and we are proud of the way we are mutually supportive of one another.

You will be given CPD opportunities and a chance to learn more about the unique and diverse culture of our school.

For more information

Before making an application, we highly recommend you visit our school for a personal tour. To arrange this, please contact the school office on 01473 251605 or via email: office@cliffordroad.suffolk.sch.uk

Please read the Job Description (pdf)

How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance (docx) and complete the Application Form (docx)

Please return forms tooffice@cliffordroad.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing date: 1pm, 1 May 2024

Interview date: week commencing 6 May 2024

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