Head Cook - St Peter's CE Primary & Nursery School

Head Cook Recruitment Pack The Offer at Empower Mission: 'Inspire, Empower and Achieve - a commitment to excellence' Vision: 'To create a home for world class learning that improves the lives of each child in our family of schools.' Our Vision and Mission statements are underpinned by our Trust Values: Carla Whelan - CEO Working for Empower Trust is rewarding in lots of ways. We value and appreciate our people and recognise our staff are instrumental to the success of the Trust. We therefore offer a wide range of exciting and useful benefits to all our employees: Career Progression and Staff Development We are committed to developing our staff and to providing opportunities for growth. We want to encourage the career progression of our employees wherever possible, and support staff who wish to move between our schools and the Central Team when suitable roles arise. We also offer secondment opportunities when available. At Empower Trust you would be working alongside excellent leaders in education, each with specific areas of expertise. We offer Middle and Senior Leadership development programmes, professional support networks and career development pathways for staff at all levels. In addition, we also have mentoring and coaching programmes, peer learning, internal and external CPD opportunities. Health and Wellbeing Services Working in education is a challenging job and the health and wellbeing of our staff is high on our agenda and a key priority. We have several Trust wide wellbeing initiatives that offer support and guidance for our workforce: • A Trust Wellbeing Strategy and Charter outlining our commitment to staff wellbeing • At least one trained Mental Health First Aider in every location, helping to embed our belief that physical and mental health hold equal importance • A network of Mental Health First Aiders and Mental Health Leads who provide support, guidance, and signposting to colleagues across the Trust • A Future in Mind network representing all our academies, who signpost staff to wellbeing support and information, and ensure staff voice is heard • A designated Trustee sponsor whose role is to ensure staff wellbeing remains a priority • Wellbeing is a discussion item on each Trustee / Local Governing Body meeting agenda • Dissemination of annual staff wellbeing questionnaires to inform future actions • Active engagement in national and international awareness days • Working towards the Mental Health at Work Commitment and the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter Employee Assistance Programme We are committed to ensuring everyone at Empower Trust gets access to the support they need for personal issues as well as any work-related worries. Our completely confidential Employee Assistance Programme offers numerous services: • Physiotherapy services • Confidential counselling via face-to-face therapy or secure online video sessions • Wellness programmes, weight management, mindfulness support • Stress coaching • Support services for menopause, long covid, bereavement, cancer, cardiac conditions, lung conditions, medical trauma, mental health problems, motor neurone disease, orthopaedic conditions, multiple sclerosis • 24/7 GP helpline and prescription service, offering consultation, private prescriptions, open referrals, and fit notes • Surgical assistance programme • Financial Wellbeing Flexible and Family-Friendly Policies Our employment policies are flexible and responsive to promote diversity and equality, as well as attract and retain the highest quality workforce. We offer flexible working opportunities; job share arrangements, term time working and part time-roles; generous family leave packages; and compassionate or emergency leave. Pension Scheme We offer an excellent pension scheme with either the Local Government Pension Scheme (support staff) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme which include death in service benefits. As well as employee's paying contributions into the scheme (banded, based on earnings level) Empower Trust also pays a generous contribution on your behalf. Empower Cycle Scheme Save on the cost of the commute, promote a healthy lifestyle, and reduce your carbon footprint - all with our superb cycle to work scheme! Find the bike of your dreams and save up to 42% in tax and NI contributions. Whether it's a mountain bike, BMX, fixie, electric cycle, or one of those natty bikes with a basket on the front, get the wheels you really want; all at an affordable cost spread over 12 to 18 months. Other Benefits • Eye care scheme • Attractive annual leave allowance • Free on-site parking • In-house catering • Financial wellbeing support • Discounts for teachers - https://www.discountsforteachers.co.uk/ The Opportunity at St Peter's Position: Head Cook Terms: Permanent 0.672 FTE, 30 hrs per week, Term time only plus 3 days Start Date: 7th October 2024 Salary: Grade 5, Points 5-6, Hourly rate £12.18-£12.38 (pay award pending) Closing Date: Friday 20th September 2024 (9am) Interview Date: Monday 23rd September 2024 If you would like to apply, please request an application form from the School BSM, Caroline Clorley: [email protected] Website: https://stpetersschoolwem.org.uk/ Address: St Peter's CE Primary School and Nursery, Shrubbery Gardens, Wem, Shropshire, SY4 5BX Telephone: 01939 232292 Email: [email protected] St Peter's CE Primary School and Nursery and Empower Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and other safeguarding checks. If shortlisted, you will be subject to an online search. Context We seek to appoint a reliable, caring and well motivated Head Cook to undertake the planning, preparation and service of healthy school meals. This is an excellent opportunity to join a warm, welcoming, friendly school and be part of a hardworking teams at St. Peter's CE Primary and Nursery School. St Peter's is a well-established and popular Church of England school in the quiet town of Wem. We pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships with parents, carers and all stakeholders; enabling us to ensure our children receive the next education possible. Vision: Our vision is simple - for all our pupils to dream, believe, achieve and flourish. Sarah Kynaston - Headteacher Application and Selection Process Please complete the application form in full and submit alongside a supporting letter detailing how your skills, experience and attributes reflect the vision and values of the school and how they align with the person specification provided. All completed application forms should submitted via email. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Successful candidates will be invited to interview following the shortlisting process. Applicants who make it to this stage will be required to bring in a minimum of three pieces of identification with them to verify their name, date of birth and current address - one of which must be a form of photographic identification. The following are acceptable: • Valid passport, birth certificate or driving licence • A recent utility bill, council tax bill or bank statement Applicants will also need to bring in their qualification certificates. Any Appointment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references. These will be sought from their current employer and any gaps in employment history will be followed up. The Ideal Candidate Job Description and Purpose of the Post Under an agreed system of supervision, undertake planning, preparation and service of healthy school meals. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Operational Tasks • Cooking/Preparation - Undertake skilled activities connected to the full range of menu provision for example meal planning, portion control, special dietary meals including taking into account allergies and intolerances. • Oversee the preparation of healthy, nutritionally balanced menus that meet the Government's national standards for school lunches. • Supervise the preparation of ingredients for meals. • Organise and supervise food service. • Present nutritious foods in ways that children will find attractive. • Maintenance of hygiene - Ensure that catering practice complies with appropriate Health and Safety Legislation. • Administration - Reconcile daily administration and record keeping in accordance with internal procedures.. • Supervise the purchase and storage of food to ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Resource Tasks • Actively promote the school meals service to pupils and parents to increase awareness of healthy eating and the uptake of healthy school meals. • Ordering and recording of all ingredients used and stocktaking. • Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment. • Maintain records as requested. • Plan menus, following guidelines on nutrition and health eating. • Ensure availability to staff of equipment and supplies. • Monitor and manage supplies within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required. • Refill and replace consumables. • Report faulty equipment and other maintenance requirements to appropriate person. • Maintain the security of school premises by securing entrance/exits as appropriate and reporting potential security breaches. • Ensure security of the school kitchen including freezers, stock cupboards etc. • Ensure lights and other equipment are switched off as appropriate. ...