Talbot House Children's Charity

Kitchen and Domestic Manager

We are looking to recruit Kitchen & Domestic Manager to join our team to manage the smooth running of the Kitchen and Domestic department to ensure the delivery of a safe, healthy and high-quality catering service at the school. This will include aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen, and dining area hygiene, and any other duties associated with food service operations. You will be responsible for food production for approximately 50 children and 35 staff on a daily basis, this includes breakfast, break, and lunch. You will be expected to run our food management system and comply with the principles of Healthy Schools, COSHH, and Health and Safety in Food. Knowledge of the Good School Food Guide will be an advantage. Your department will have approximately 4 kitchen assistants to assist with food production and 5 domestic staff who are responsible for cleaning the site. The successful applicant will be someone who can motivate the team, develop the menu, and rise to the challenge.

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Please see our full job description and personal specification below for full details.

If you believe you have what it takes to enhance our fantastic Kitchen and Domestic teams please apply.

Working 37.5 hours per week, 7:00am to 3:00pm per day, Monday to Friday, term time. Holiday hours will remain the same during non-term time contractually, however, we tend to work slightly shorter hours, with no reduction in wage, plus the successful individual will only work 1 week of the Easter school holiday period, 2 weeks of the summer holiday period, 3 days per week during each of the 3 half term holidays, and will be off for the full Christmas period.

Salary: £30,000 per annum.

Working at the Charity you will:

receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary, plus many other benefits such as employer assist program (EAP), GP and physio access and more.
be offered access to an independent financial advisor.
have the option of joining the Charity's competitive pension scheme, matching contributions up to 6.75%.
attend staff events.
be working with a passionate team.
work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.
be provided with meals while at work.
be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.
be offered opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.

Closing Date: Sunday, 14 May 2023

Shortlisting Date: Monday, 15 May 2023

1st Interview Date: TBC

To apply, please complete the application form, using the job description and personal specification to assist you when completing. Reading the 'Tips for Applicants' document will help you through the short-listing process and hopefully secure an interview.

Please do not delay your application as you might miss out on a great opportunity and a very rewarding job.

If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on: 0191 229 0111 or email: hr@talbothousecc.org.uk