Actual annual salary - £27,105.31 - £30,354.94 (£14.43 - £16.16 ph)
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time Term Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week - Term time plus 2 weeks (41 weeks) Exact hours to be confirmed
Start date: November 2026
Interviewing: September 2026
Preparing, cooking and serving nutritious meals using fresh ingredients wherever possible
Planning balanced and appealing menus that meet a range of dietary, allergen and sensory requirements
Managing stock control, ordering and budgeting to ensure an effective and efficient catering service
Supervising and supporting kitchen staff, including rota management, training and day-to-day guidance
Building positive relationships with students, encouraging healthy eating and gathering feedback on menu choices
Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and compliance with catering legislation
Working closely with students, staff and suppliers to ensure meals are nutritious, appealing and meet a range of dietary, allergen and sensory needs
Experience preparing and cooking meals using a wide range of fresh ingredients
Knowledge of food hygiene, food safety and relevant catering legislation
Experience managing stock, portion control and working within a budget
Knowledge of special diets, allergens and nutritional requirements
Experience supervising or supporting staff within a catering environment
Excellent communication skills with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
Knowledge of learning disabilities and/or additional needs and how these may impact catering provision

Experience preparing and cooking meals using a wide range of fresh ingredients
Knowledge of food hygiene, food safety and relevant catering legislation
Experience managing stock, portion control and working within a budget
Knowledge of special diets, allergens and nutritional requirements
Experience supervising or supporting staff within a catering environment
Excellent communication skills with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Strong organisational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
Knowledge of learning disabilities and/or additional needs and how these may impact catering provision

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

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