Job Description

Chef Manager – to start as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Chef Manager to provide a first-class catering service to students, staff, parents and visitors to Halliford School. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and a hardworking team player willing to join a busy and vibrant department.

The successful applicant must have previous catering experience, which will enable you to plan, prepare and deliver high-quality, healthy and nutritious menus to suit the expectations of all. You will manage a dedicated and highly motivated catering team, take responsibility for the operational efficiency of the catering service and lead your team with creative flair and passion.  The core student and staff catering service operates daily term-time only, with additional catering/hospitality required to support the wide range of events organised by the School during the school day, in the evening and at weekends.

Successful candidates should have proven leadership skills within a catering setting teamed with an interest in promoting healthy eating for all.  An excellent understanding of relevant health and safety considerations is essential, together with a strong background in record keeping, budget and cost management.  You will also have a very strong empathy for working with young people and be fully supportive of the aims & ethos of Halliford School.

This is a term-time appointment with a competitive salary and benefits package. The hours of work are 7am till 3pm term time with an expectation to cover a large number of evening functions, Open Days and PTA events. Salary is competitive, dependent on experience and will also be discussed at interview.

Process of Application:

Along with this pack, you should have received a copy of the application form, which you are asked to complete in full and as accurately as possible, paying attention to the Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Zoe Fazackerley, who will be delighted to assist you.

Telephone: 01932 2234920

E-mail: hr@hallifordschool.co.uk

Completed application forms, together with a supporting letter of application (no more than one side of A4) should be e-mailed to the HR and Recruitment Officer to arrive no later than 4pm, 14th July 2023. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

On the day of interviews, all applicants will be asked to provide proof of identity and address along with any original certificates pertaining to their qualifications. Full details regarding the interview day will be sent to those candidates on the shortlist.

Following the interview, the successful applicant will be invited to accept the position by telephone, but only once a contract has been agreed and signed will unsuccessful applicants be informed. All applicants should be aware that this is a normal part of our selection procedure and should make no assumptions based upon a short delay.