Kitchen Leader

Permanent Part Time Kitchen Leader

Required from 6th January 2025 or as close to this date as possible. This is a permanent part time position. The post will be 26.75 hours per week all within the school day.  

OP5 £25,183 per annum pro rata (FTE 37 hpw) term time only plus 1 week INSET (£13.0537 per hour)

An exciting opportunity has arisen and the Governors of Gosforth C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-motivated kitchen leader to join our hard working and dedicated team. 

The successful candidate will have: 

•    an NVQ Level 3 Support Staff (with school kitchen modules), or similar and experience of working within a kitchen setting. 
•    experience of preparing healthy and nutritionally balanced menus. 
•    experience of monitoring stock and supplies.
•    awareness of health & hygiene procedures.  
•    knowledge of policies and procedure relating to child protection, health & safety and confidentiality.

In return we offer:
• Positive pupils who are polite, enthusiastic and engaged with learning.
• A school that ensures safeguarding for all is a priority.
• A welcoming and happy place to work, where staff wellbeing is considered at all times.
• Support from experienced staff and an active governing board.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.

For an application pack please visit www.gosforth.cumbria.sch.uk  or email admin@gosforth.cumbria.sch.uk .  The closing date for applications is 13th December 2024 at 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17th December 2024.

Gosforth C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils, it engages with young people and staff in policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure for Regulated Activity and will require the completion of a criminal history/suitability self-disclosure form prior to interview. Satisfactory references, pre-employment ID and medical checks will also be required before any offer is finalised. In addition, if appointed, a completed Childcare Disqualification declaration will also be required.