Kitchen Manager
| Posting date: | 06 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL4 0NS |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75699826 |
Summary
The Orchards Federation
Highfield Road Farnworth Bolton BL4 0NS
Tel: 01204 335883
Require a permanent experienced Kitchen Manager
Salary: Grade E Scp 11 £27,269 to Scp 17 £30,060 pro rata
Actual Salary: £23,951 to £26,403 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week Term Time plus 10 days
Start date: 1 July 2025
We are looking to appoint an experienced, organised, enthusiastic, creative and dedicated Kitchen Manager with the skill set for a managerial role along with excellent cooking skills who can inspire and lead the catering team.
We have many ‘foodie children’ who can’t wait to sample your food!
The Federation Schools are a two form entry mainstream primary Cherry Tree; a large special needs primary school Green Fold; and The Orchards Nursery which also has provision for 2 year olds and a SEN High Needs Base. The 2 kitchens are sited one on the Upper Site and one on the Lower Site. The kitchens cater for all of the Federations 4 sites. The buildings are very well resourced and maintained. We all share a joint mission statement:
‘Growing, Sharing, Laughing, Learning Celebrating Success Together!’
We can offer an excellent kitchen environment both on the Upper and Lower site. A committed and enthusiastic team, of experienced and dedicated staff.
We can offer:
A unique opportunity to work as part of a Federation
An innovative and forward thinking schools
Additional training with our catering support provider
A warm, welcoming and nurturing culture
A friendly, dedicated and inspirational team of staff
Enthusiastic and caring children from a diverse range of backgrounds
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate the following skills:
Proven experience and skills in mass catering provision
A passion for food and customer service
The skills to plan and produce termly menus taking into account, legislative requirements and the needs of the children and staff at school.
The ability to produce meals within a set budget
Excellent people skills
The ability to work under pressure whilst retaining a sense of humour.
An NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation & Cooking or equivalent
A food Hygiene Certificate
Closing date: 23 May 2025 at 8.30 am
Shortlisting: 23 May 2025
Interview: 11 June 2025
A visit to the sites would be warmly welcomed. The visit will take place Wednesday 14 May at
2 pm. Please contact the school on 01024 335883 to confirm your attendance.
For further details and an information pack please download from the Greater Jobs Website. Please note a full application form or expression of interest form must be submitted. CVs and late applications will not be accepted. Please do not apply through other recruitment sites.
Please email completed application forms to recruitment@theorchards.bolton.sch.uk or post to the above address.
Please note The Federation and Schools websites are not available at the moment as they are being re-designed.
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
An equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all sectors of the community.
Dear Interested Applicant
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