Kitchen Unit Manager

🍎📚 Join our Team at Cadbury Heath Primary School (BS30) as a Kitchen Unit Manager 📚🍎

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Grade 11, £23,500 - 23,893 FTE per annum (Actual Salary based on weeks worked and hours: £13,657.54 - £13,885.94 p.a.)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 25 hours per week (8.30am – 1.30am Monday – Friday) term time only (39 weeks)

The Role:

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and committed Kitchen Unit Manager who is enthusiastic, flexible and resourceful. 

We are looking for an individual who:

• has experience of working in a school kitchen environment
• can run an effective lunch service.
• can assist in the promotion of a healthy eating
• is flexible and able to adapt to ensure a smooth running of our lunch service
• maintains a calm and consistent approach to working with the children.
• somebody who is able to communicate well with children, other staff and lead professionals
• shares the school’s caring ethos and vision.
• has a patient, empathetic and conscientious nature and who is committed to providing the best care and service for our children
• possesses good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team
• ability to be proactive

Fluency Duty:

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The School and Trust:

Cadbury Heath Primary School is a proud member of The Leaf Trust, a family comprising 13 schools (11 primary, 1 junior, and 1 infant school), all united in our common goal of creating outstanding learning environments deeply rooted in our local communities. We firmly believe in the transformative potential of education to enrich lives and foster joy.

With a steadfast commitment to ongoing development and meaningful experiences, we nurture personal growth and pave the way for success in every aspect of life. Central to our ethos is collaboration; as a family of schools, we actively promote the exchange of ideas and mutual support among our staff, fostering a culture of shared learning and collective advancement.

We encourage you to browse our respective websites for more information about Cadbury Heath Primary School and The Leaf Trust.

We can offer you:

A Great Working Environment: Experience a supportive and motivating workplace with a dedicated and hard-working staff team.

Professional Growth: We are committed to staff development and offer excellent CPD opportunities. Staff can also take advantage of various apprenticeship opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge, allowing for practical experience and personal growth.

Pathways for Progression: As part of a network of 13 schools, you'll find numerous opportunities for career advancement and the chance to take on exciting new challenges.

Employee Wellbeing: Our staff’s opinion matters to us, which is why we conduct an annual staff survey to ensure their voice is heard. Additionally, our Wellbeing Committees are here to support staff in the workplace. Support staff benefit from generous leave entitlement.

Financial Benefits: We value our staff and offer excellent pension packages for both teaching and support staff. Additionally, take advantage of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and discount retail platform to help you save money on various purchases.

📝 How to Apply

All applicants are advised to refer to the candidate information pack, which includes the job description and specification, before submitting an application. If you feel that your skills and experience match the requirements of this post then please submit an Application Form outlining reasons for applying and suitability for the role. In order to do so, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. Please be advised, in accordance with our Safeguarding Policy, we do not accept CV’s.

The closing date for applications: Sunday, 12th May 2024 (by 12 noon)

Interviews are scheduled to take place on: a date to be confirmed