Assistant Kitchen Manager

Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment

We are looking to appoint an Assistant Kitchen Manager for one of our busy, vibrant Academy kitchens at Beddington Park Academy. Our Academies are inclusive, with the highest academic standards. The happiness, well-being and success of our pupils is at the center of everything we do.

The successful candidate must:

• Have a knowledge of food preparation
• Be to lead and motivate staff
• Demonstrate a willingness and enthusiasm for training and progression
• Have an ability to read and complete simple instructions, such as cleaning rota, work rota, temperature and control sheets
• Be able to communicate with all kitchen, staff and pupils
• Display and maintain a high standard of personal hygiene
• Able to encourage children to select a balanced meal
• Display a commitment to the Trust’s equalities policies
• Take charge of the kitchen and the catering staff in the absence of the cook

We can offer you:

• a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
• excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
• membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
• subsidised private health care with

The Job Description and Person Specification fully outline the requirements of this post. Supporting statements should be written in line with the Person Specification. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 16th March 2025

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, social media check and satisfactory references.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.