Head Chef

Salary: £31,137 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, shifts range from 5am – 9pm
Contract: Term time only plus 8 weeks - 40 weeks per year

We are looking for a committed, experienced, and passionate Head Chef to join the catering team at Maidwell Hall.

You will be responsible for the management of a single large kitchen with a team of chefs and assistants and will ensure tasks are appropriately allocated so teams are fully utilised and food preparation activities are delivered using standard recipes.

You will always maintain food quality, ensuring the efficient execution and delivery of food in line with the daily menu, and will also be accountable for stock flow.

You will need the following qualifications:

• Food Hygiene Certificate – Level 3 (intermediate)
• Food Production Management System training

Previous experience of managing a team of chefs in a busy kitchen environment is essential.

In return, Maidwell Hall School offers an excellent range of benefits, which include:

• 50% contribution to premiums for the School’s private health scheme
• Free Westfield Healthcare
• Free membership of dual-use Uppingham School Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee)
• Free staff lunches in term-time
• School fee discount
• Complimentary ticket for select School performances
• Discount at the local nursery in Uppingham
• 25% Discount on holiday club fees for children of Uppingham or Maidwell Hall staff
• Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Occupational Health Services
• Free annual flu jabs
• Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer
• Recognised as a “Mindful” employer
• Recognised as “Investors in Diversity”

The closing date for applications is Thursday 6th June 2024, 9am.
Interviews will take place: Tuesday 11th June 2024

Maidwell Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KSCiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview.

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