Chef Manager

Grade 10 SCP 24-28 F.T.E £35,412 - £39,152 (Actual Salary £28,473 - £31,480)

35 hours per week Monday to Friday, 7.00 am – 2.30 pm, including 30-minute unpaid break

39 weeks per year to include 3 cleaning days

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our in-house Catering Department for a Chef Manager to co-ordinate all aspects of the food service.

A high standard of quality and service will be expected by St Mary’s.

We operate a cashless catering system; therefore, the successful applicant will be required to have some IT experience. The Chef Manager will be responsible for the smooth running of our two school kitchens which are housed in separate blocks and produce meals to support our school community of approximately 1400 students.

Responsibilities will include stock control, financial management, training, staff management and cooking.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in the catering industry with leadership experience within a catering or hospitality setting
• Have NVQ Level 3 in Catering or City & Guilds 706/2 and Level 3 Award in Food Safety in Catering
• Have experience of menu design, food costing and budgetary controls.
• Have the ability to deliver a high standard of quality and service including the ability to coordinate and deliver hospitality and event catering.

We are particularly keen to reflect the diverse nature of our student community in our staff; we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and strongly believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact to our whole school community.

Potential candidates would be most welcome to visit or have an informal telephone conversation with the Director of Business and Finance prior to applying and if you would like to do so, please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Mrs Rachel Gilding.    

Application packs may be downloaded from the documents listed below or alternatively please telephone Mrs R Gilding, Headteacher’s PA on 01246 201191 (ext 2011) or e-mail rgilding@stmaryschesterfield.org.uk. 

Applications must be made using the school’s application form – CVs are not accepted.

Closing date:  10.00 am Wednesday 28 January 2025

Please note that applications will be considered as they are received and we reserve the right to close this position before the date specified above. We therefore urge candidates to apply as soon as possible.

St Mary's Catholic High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.