Place of Work: Michaela Community School, North End Road, London, HA9 0UU
Hours of Work: Mon- Fri 7:00am-3pm (Term Time only + 2 weeks’ during the holidays to place orders and organise equipment checks)
Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme ("LGPS"), London Borough of Brent
Salary: £34,000
Lunchtime at Michaela is the beating heart of the school. We all share a “family-style” vegetarian lunch and dessert. Pupils serve each other, rather than canteen style. You would be making one dish a day for the lower school and a dish for the 6th Form Café.
We have 620 pupils from years 7 to 11, 150 in our 6th Form and 80 staff.
The role of the Head Chef is to ensure fantastic food and exceptional service is delivered to pupils and staff each day, as we serve vegetarian family lunch to nearly 800 people. This role is not only about preparing exciting, fresh, and nutritious food that pupils and staff look forward to, but also about leading and managing the catering team to consistently achieve high standards.
You will take responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen, ensuring quality, efficiency, and excellent teamwork. Our priority is providing great tasting, healthy meals that bring enjoyment to the school community, while maintaining a well-organised and professional catering service.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

· Strong leadership and team management skills.
· Excellent food preparation, presentation, and cooking skills.
· Sound knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations.
· Menu planning, costing, and stock control experience.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Michaela Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Michaela Community School is an equal opportunities employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £34,000.00 per year
Work Location: In perso

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