Cook in Charge - Permanent - Morpeth Road Academy

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and passionate Cook in Charge to join our enthusiastic team of professionals. This post is on a permanent contract. In this role you will be required to supervise all staff in the catering operation within the Academy. You will complete administrative requirements, purchase stock as well as prepare healthy meals for pupils. Ensuring all staff are up to date with annual food safety training; food hygiene, allergen awareness and any changes to food legislation. We are a welcoming, vibrant, and forward-looking school situated in Blyth. Children may begin their education with us from the age of two and continue through to year six (age 11). We work in close partnership with our sister WISE schools, Croftway and Malvin's Close, to create a strong community spirit and to maximise opportunities for all pupils. We are proud of our highly skilled and dedicated teaching team. Together with our pupils, parents, governors, and staff, we form a cohesive learning community in which children remain at the centre of all decision-making and practice. If you are seeking to join a committed, inclusive, and supportive organisation that values personalised learning and professional excellence, we would be pleased to hear from you. The successful candidate will:

• Supervise all relevant personnel in school and welfare catering operations.
• Complete all relevant administration, purchasing, stock control, staff rotas and financial processes in accordance with Wise Academies Trust procedures and standing orders.
• Prepare and produce relevant food and beverage in line with pupil requirements and legislation.
• Pro-actively work in partnership to promote healthy eating and sales.
• Ensure that the correct procedures are completed in relation to the operation of financial systems.
• Assist in the preparation, serving and presentation of all food and beverages as directed by the Head Teacher and Catering Services Manager whilst ensuring high level of customer satisfaction.
The mission of WISE Academies is to provide a high quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment. We can offer you:
• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team in WISE Academies.
• Exceptionally enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
• An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community.
• A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
• Ongoing commitment to your professional development.
WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure Barring Services. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible. WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online. Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.