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Felmore Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Catering Manager to join the team as soon as possible on a fixed term contract 31st August 2025.

The position is for 27.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 2.30pm (including a 30 minute break).

Term time only for 38 weeks per year.

Scale 6, Point 13 (Range 13-17), Actual Salary £17,942 per annum (including paid annual leave which must be taken during school closure periods).

Applications close: midday on 9th December 2024. Interview date: Monday 16th December 2024.

School

Felmore Primary School is one of ten schools which form the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background. The Trust is growing rapidly and is a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Catering Manager to ensure the provision of high quality, healthy and nutritious meals for our children and staff. You will be working with a team all of whom have vital roles within the kitchen, preparing and serving approximately 260-290 meals each day.

The successful candidate will need to have experience in the preparation, cooking and service of food. Having a Level 3 Food Safety certificate is desirable.

We are looking for someone who:
· is an enthusiastic, hardworking and dependable team member
· works well as part of a team, is flexible and shows initiative

We can offer you:
· a forward looking school that is dedicated to the success of all children and staff
· a commitment to continued professional development
· access to our Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their families

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

Application

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting Angela Caddell, Office Manager on acaddell@felmore-pri.essex.sch.uk or 01268 729885.

Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.