Chef

Abbey Farm Educate Together is a new free school that opened to reception class and pre-school pupils in September 2022, in a brand-new building. The school will eventually serve 420 pupils, plus pre-school and will act as a community hub for residents of the new Abbey Farm development. We are part of an Academy Trust that also has schools in Bristol, Bath, Keynsham and Weston-Super-Mare. We have a stunning, brand new kitchen that is ready to create a wealth of delicious meals.   

WE are looking for an experienced school chef to join our school's small, hardworking team.  The purpose of the role within the kitchen is to provide high quality meals, at lunchtime, for our children. The position would be well suited to someone who has experience within a school kitchen environment and will need to be self-motivated and dynamic, as working alone currently for a majority of the day. A kitchen assistant works 11am-1pm.

•  Do you actively support our Educate Together ethos and values?
•  Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to help shape our growing school?
•  Do you consider yourself a flexible, creative and forward thinking? 
•  Are you passionate about nutrition for children?
•  Are you flexible, keen to lend a hand and committed to being part of a growing team? 
• Can you see additional opportunities to interact with the children utilising our home economics room?   

Our ethos at Educate Together Academy Trust is:

•  Equity-based - Through being equitable in our work, all children and staff will have equal access to their rights and, regardless of background, all will be equally respected.
•  Aspirational - All of our children have the right to a holistic world class education. All of our work aims to ensure that every child can make progress and achieve well in every aspect of their education
•  Child – centred - Children are at the heart of every decision and activity. Their voices are actively sought and listened to. They play a lead role in shaping their education.
•  Collaborative - Our schools aim to be central to the communities they serve. As such, we look for opportunities to give voice to and work in partnership with all stakeholders of the schools.

We will offer you:

•  A chance to work in an inclusive, vibrant, and supportive community
•  A genuine commitment to staff well-being and development
•  A supportive senior management team and wider staff body within the ETAT Schools
•  Relevant CPD opportunities to support your development
•  The opportunity to build a career in the direction you choose as we grow as a MAT

The salary for this role is ET Grade D SCP13  which is  £26,873 pro rata.  The hours are 30 hours per week term time only plus an extra 5 days in the school holidays and as such the actual salary will be £19,054. 

Applications close at 9am on April 15th 2024 and the interviews will be held shortly afterwards. The successful candidate will start in September 2024. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and operate flexible and supportive working practices. We serve a diverse community and representation matters. We actively encourage applications from black and minority ethnic communities and other under-represented groups. For an informal discussion, book to tour the school and meet the staff then please contact the school office.