Overview

This job is with Eastern Education Group, a dynamic education provider. We are seeking an experienced and qualified Head of Kitchen to lead a dedicated catering team in an educational setting dedicated to complex moderate learning difficulties including ASD. The role focuses on nutritious food, dietary needs, safe operation, and compliance with health regulations.Responsibilities

Lead planning, preparation, and delivery of high-quality meals; ensure the kitchen operates safely, efficiently, and in line with health regulations; manage and develop the catering team; foster strong relationships across the school community.Qualifications

Minimum NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds in Catering (or equivalent)Current Food Hygiene CertificateProven experience in managing kitchen teams and catering for large numbers in an educational or similar environmentGood knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and specific dietary practices; positive, flexible approachBenefits

Membership into Local Government Pension SchemeFamily friendly policies and flexible workingAccess to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeEmployee wellbeing initiativesFree parkingCanteenCompany eventsAccess to various memberships and discount schemesLearning and development opportunities, including staff development daysFunded subject course development for your roleRange of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communitiesCareer progression opportunitiesAdditional information

Actual salary, salary ranges and hours: Stone Lodge Academy, Ipswich; 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Permanent. Salary: £26,409 - £28,624 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience). Actual Salary: £18,176 - £19,701 per annum.Closing Date: 8.00am on Tuesday 7th October. Interviews: To be held shortly thereafter. We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.For further information please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@easterneducationgroup.ac.uk. Complete applications should be submitted via our recruitment portal. If you have not heard from HR within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful.The Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and will undertake all required pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS Disclosure. All data will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information about how we access and use your information please visit our website.

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