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Chef & Dessert Specialist Work Location: Scarisbrick Hall School Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Position Type: Full Time, Term Time Plus 4 Weeks (School Holidays) Reports to: Catering & Events Manager Hours of Work 40 hours per week, Flexible, typically between 11:00am and 7:00pm, Monday to Friday. The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to adjust working hours when required to support school events, functions, operational needs, or staff absences. This may include working earlier shifts and additional hours on occasion. About the Role Scarisbrick Hall School is seeking an enthusiastic, skilled and adaptable Chef & Dessert Specialist to join our catering team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef who enjoys creating high-quality desserts, baked goods and pastries while also playing a key role in the preparation, cooking and service of the school's wider food offering. Working closely with the Head Chef and catering team, you will contribute to all areas of food production, helping to deliver exceptional meals and dining experiences for pupils, staff, parents and visitors. The successful candidate will be a flexible team player who is willing to support colleagues across all kitchen operations and actively contribute to the ongoing development of our catering provision. Key Responsibilities Food Production & Service Support the preparation, cooking and service of main meals, hospitality catering and special event menus. Prepare, cook and present a variety of high-quality desserts, cakes, pastries and bakery products. Work collaboratively with the Head Chef and wider catering team to develop innovative menus, seasonal dishes and new food concepts. Contribute ideas that enhance the overall dining experience and support the school's catering vision. Ensure all food is produced and presented to a consistently high standard. Prepare food to meet dietary, nutritional and allergen requirements, including allergen-friendly alternatives where necessary. Support healthy eating initiatives through the provision of balanced and nutritious menu options. Maintain efficient workflow during service periods and assist colleagues across all kitchen sections as required. Support catering for school events, functions, open days, hospitality and special occasions. Plan and coordinate workload to maximise the efficient use of kitchen equipment, ovens, preparation areas and production capacity throughout the working day. Work collaboratively with the Head Chef and wider catering team to schedule production effectively, ensuring equipment and resources are utilised to their full potential while maintaining food quality and service standards. Demonstrate flexibility by adapting production plans to support changing operational requirements, helping the kitchen team maintain efficiency during busy service periods, events and functions. Team Contribution Work as an integral member of the catering team, providing support wherever required. Demonstrate flexibility by assisting with different areas of food production depending on operational needs. Help create a positive, supportive and professional kitchen culture. Support the training and development of colleagues where appropriate. Stock Control & Cost Management Use food stock efficiently and minimise waste through effective planning and stock rotation. Support stock management procedures, deliveries and routine stock takes. Follow recipes, specifications and portion controls to maintain quality and manage food costs. Report stock issues and equipment concerns promptly. Standards, Compliance & Safety Maintain excellent hygiene, cleanliness and organisation across all kitchen and food preparation areas. Ensure compliance with all food safety, allergen, health and safety, COSHH and fire regulations. Follow HACCP procedures and school catering policies. Maintain strict controls to prevent cross-contamination and support best practice in allergen management. Complete production records and monitoring documentation accurately. Additional Duties Undertake any reasonable duties requested by the Head Chef or Catering & Events Manager. Attend training courses, team meetings and professional development activities as required. Support school events and catering functions outside normal operating requirements when necessary. Promote and safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of pupils in accordance with school policies. Person Specification Qualifications Professional Cookery, Catering or Hospitality Qualification - Desirable Level 2 Food Safety Certificate - Desirable Experience Previous experience working as a Chef, Sous Chef, Cook or Catering Professional - Essential Experience producing desserts, bakery and pastry items - Essential Experience working within a high-volume catering environment - Essential Experience within schools, education, hospitality or contract catering - Desirable Skills, Abilities & Personal Qualities Strong culinary skills covering both savoury and dessert production - Essential Passion for high-quality food and excellent presentation standards - Essential Ability to work effectively within a busy team environment - Essential Flexible and adaptable approach to work - Essential Strong organisational and time management skills - Essential Ability to work independently and use initiative - Essential Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues - Essential Excellent communication and customer service skills - Essential Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines - Essential Creativity and enthusiasm for menu development and food innovation - Desirable High levels of attention to detail and consistency - Essential Other Requirements Commitment to continuous professional development - Essential Sound understanding of allergen management and food safety practices - Essential Willingness to support school events and occasional additional operational requirements - Essential Safeguarding Scarisbrick Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all other safer recruitment requirements. How to Apply To apply, please send your CV together with a brief covering email outlining your suitability for the role. TPBN1_UKCT

Head Chef - School Catering & Events Scarisbrick Hall School Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum, dependent upon experience Contract: Permanent | Full Time | All Year Round Location: Scarisbrick Hall School, Lancashire Reporting to: Catering & Events Manager Working Hours 40 hours per week, typically between 6:00am and 3:00pm. As part of our hospitality and events programme, occasional evening and weekend working will be required. Whenever possible, this will be planned well in advance. Join Our Team Scarisbrick Hall School is one of the North West's leading independent schools, set within a stunning historic estate and serving a vibrant community of pupils, staff and visitors. Our catering team prepares fresh, nutritious meals from scratch every day, serving approximately 1,000 pupils and staff across our Nursery, Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form. Alongside our daily meal service, we deliver a varied programme of hospitality and special events throughout the year, including canapé receptions, formal dinners, buffets, open events, governors' functions and celebratory occasions. We are seeking an exceptional Head Chef - School Catering & Events who shares our passion for high-quality food, excellent service and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef to lead an established team, oversee the production of approximately 1,000 meals each day and play a key role in delivering an ambitious hospitality and events programme throughout the year. About the Role As Head Chef, you will take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation, leading a dedicated catering team to consistently deliver high-quality food whilst maintaining excellent standards of food safety, compliance and customer service. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong organisational skills, creativity and the ability to inspire and develop others. We are not simply looking for someone to run a kitchen. We are looking for someone who will take ownership, drive standards, develop people and continually look for ways to improve what we do. The daily delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals to approximately 1,000 pupils and staff will be your first priority. Beyond this, you will have the opportunity to bring creativity and innovation to our hospitality and events programme, helping to create memorable experiences for parents, guests and the wider school community. You will work closely with the Catering & Events Manager to ensure that Scarisbrick Hall School continues to provide an outstanding dining experience for pupils, staff, parents and visitors alike. Key Responsibilities Food Production & Service Lead the preparation and service of fresh, nutritious and appealing meals. Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation and consistency. Develop seasonal menus that balance nutrition, variety, value and customer appeal. Support the planning and delivery of hospitality events, special occasions and fine dining experiences. Continually seek opportunities to improve menus, service standards and customer satisfaction. Leadership & Team Development Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team, front of house staff and kitchen porters. Create a positive culture that promotes teamwork, accountability and pride in delivering excellent food. Support recruitment, induction and ongoing training of catering staff. Lead by example through a proactive and hands-on approach. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development. Food Safety & Compliance Take overall responsibility for the school's Food Safety Management System. Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, allergen management and health and safety legislation. Maintain exemplary standards of cleanliness, record keeping and due diligence. Prepare for and lead internal and external audits and inspections. Financial & Operational Management Manage food costs, stock control and purchasing processes effectively. Monitor budgets and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and minimise waste. Work with approved suppliers to secure best value whilst maintaining quality. Support the development of new catering and hospitality opportunities across the school. About You You are passionate about food and take genuine pride in your work. You will be: An experienced Head Chef or an ambitious Sous Chef ready to take the next step. Experienced in delivering high-volume fresh food production. Comfortable managing multiple priorities within a busy environment. Organised, proactive and solutions focused. Calm, resilient and confident under pressure. A natural leader who motivates, supports and develops others. Committed to delivering excellent standards every day. Commercially aware, with an understanding of food costing, budgets and waste reduction. Passionate about food safety, compliance and continuous improvement. Experience within schools, education catering, hospitality, events or contract catering would be advantageous. Essential Requirements Recognised professional catering qualification. Level 3 Food Safety qualification. Previous experience in a senior chef role. Strong knowledge of food safety and allergen management. Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills. Desirable Experience Experience working within an educational environment. Experience delivering hospitality and formal events. Experience managing budgets and stock control systems. Experience leading and developing teams. What We Offer In return, we offer: Competitive salary. Free on-site parking. Staff meals whilst on duty. Access to staff wellbeing and fitness initiatives. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. The opportunity to influence and develop a growing catering operation. A supportive and ambitious working environment within a prestigious independent school. The chance to make a genuine difference to the daily experience of over 1,000 pupils and staff. Safeguarding Scarisbrick Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and all other safer recruitment requirements. How to Apply To apply, please send your CV together with a brief covering email outlining your suitability for the role. TPBN1_UKCT

Have you been to Nandos before? We do things a bit differently round here. More than just a job, we have each others backs, we inspire each other and we dont take ourselves too seriously we're family. We want Nandocas (our team members) to be happy and do well. Whatever your path, were here to run brilliant shifts. We want to make money, change lives and have fun at the same time. As an Assistant Manager, the spicy stuff we can offer you: 4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of commitment to us Free food at work and a tasty discount on your days off Travel opportunities to learn more about our roots Team bonding opportunities throughout the year 3-month Assistant Manager training plan from Day 1 Competitive bonus package Employee referral bonus for every successful friend referred as a Manager, you will receive a £1000 reward (if you work in the UK)/€1000 cash (if you work in the ROI) Contributory pension scheme (if you work in the UK only) Reward membership and access to great discounts Internal progression opportunities, we aim for 70% internal progression from Assistant Managers to Assistant General Managers The Sauce we need Passion, pride and the drive to motivate and engage a team As an Assistant Manager you will live and breathe our brand and values You'll have a real passion for people, food and hospitality Previous management experience and bucket-loads of energy to inspire and motivate You are customer obsessed and excited by the opportunity to deliver perfect PERi-PERi to our customers every time, whether in our restaurants or in their home Someone who is hungry to learn and develop, comfortable with an ever changing, fast paced environment You will drive the development of your team and spot great talent for managers of the future You will ensure the Nandos customer journey is carried out on shift, every day, across all channels Good food, good vibes, good people. TPBN1_UKCT