Catering Manager

Essex County Council

Job Description

PAXMAN ACADEMY

CATERING MANAGER

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 7

Actual Salary from: £28,659 - £31,655 (Points 19-24)

Start Date: ASAP

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Paxman Academy for a Catering Manager to join our Catering Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and experienced Catering Manager to join and lead our established team and manage the efficient service of our Catering operation.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

You will be responsible for the development and implementation of a range of creative food concepts for the menu and service. To be successful in this position, you must be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of practical cooking in a large-scale environment.

This role is hands-on and the emphasis will be on producing an imaginative food offer that compliments the schools' healthy schools objectives.

We're looking for you if you have:

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Paxman Academy?

We can offer you:

Employee benefits include:

Please note that an integration period applies to all new staff joining the Trust, to support introduction into the organisation.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please follow the URL link provided below:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2l62867nbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybSBOb3ZlbWJlciAyMDIzfDQxfDY4OTYwNXwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTIyfDM4NzgxMzZ8MA%3d%3d?i=W%2bln54W0omU%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

Paxman Academy opened in September 2019 and admitted 180 Year 7 students in the first year.

Paxman Academy is committed to providing an ordered, stimulating learning environment in which all students are encouraged to achieve their best. It is determined that all students should be valued through the provision of a broad, relevant, balanced and challenging curriculum that caters for individual needs; this is encouraged within an atmosphere of mutual respect. The Academy recognises its role within the broader community. It is determined to maintain a STEM focus throughout the curriculum and across extended learning opportunities. It identifies learning as a lifelong process and values the contribution made by parents and others to the creation of a partnership. Within this partnership, and through learning opportunities provided, students will develop skills, attitudes and values that prepare them to accept the challenges and responsibilities of adult life.

Paxman Academy embraces the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

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