Bank Chef

ABOUT BOSWORTH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL

Bosworth Independent School is a relatively small school of approximately 300 students. This enables us to offer a supportive family atmosphere, where students and staff can enjoy their work and thrive as valued people and professionals. Our ethos is one that believes in the importance of the individual and celebrates success regardless of the level. Students come from a wide variety of countries and are motivated and aspirational, mostly aiming for Russell Group and Oxbridge.

This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to work as a key member of the Operations department at Bosworth Independent School. We take great pride in delivering a first-class experience at Bosworth Independent School. The role of Chef will play a crucial part in the delivery of catering that is central to our ethos. As a chef, you will be at the forefront of delivering a high-quality catering offer to our students, staff and visitors.

You will be responsible for the day to day running of the catering provision in the kitchen, which includes production of our meals, along with the support of Catering Assistants. You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and leadership qualities and have experience in operating a busy kitchen. You will understand the importance exceptionally high standards and, regarding health and safety, ensure our 5‑star rating is maintained by the Environmental Health Organisation.

Please note, this role is offered on a zero hours contract and therefore there are no guaranteed hours. You will support the Catering team in ad‑hoc and long‑term absences, holiday cover or events.

• To provide & produce meals at high volume, ensuring quality is maintained and value for money is achieved.
• To ensure all students & staff are getting a varied and balanced diet in accordance with the Government legislation requirements (food policy in schools/boarding standards agency)
• Understand all HACCP, COSHH, Level 2 Hygiene and SFBB procedures.
• Recommend and promote new menu ideas and special food events/cultural events and develop new recipe ideas and dishes for the diverse student ranges we have.
• Management of catering staff within the evening and weekend catering provision.
• Overview of Health & Safety within the Catering team
• Computer literate and be able to submit staff sickness and holiday via the online system.

• Food Hygiene and Safety certification (Level 3 or above).
• Knowledge of health & safety and food safety legislation (e.g., HACCP, COSHH).
• Good level of spoken and written English

• Previous experience in an educational/facilities environment
• Experience in menu planning, considering nutritional guidelines and dietary requirements.
• Ability to work using own initiative
• Ability to work within time frames

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure with competing demands and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, pragmatic approach to problems and challenges.
• Takes responsibility and ownership for work issues
• Punctual time keeper

• Relevant qualification in catering, hospitality, or food service management (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HND, or degree in Hospitality Management, Food & Nutrition).
• First Aid and Health & Safety training.
• Experience in the Hospitality industry.

• Cycle to work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Car Scheme
• Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
• Free eye tests
• Financial wellbeing support via Wage Stream
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group income protection
• GP24: GP Access for all
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service
• Long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

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