Are you passionate about serving great food to young people? If so, come and join The Golden Thread Alliance family of schools as a Mobile Chef Manager.
We are looking for a reliable and flexible Mobile Chef Manager to join our team on a casual basis. Work will be offered on an ad-hoc, 'as and when required' basis. You will be paid for the hours that you work on Kent Scheme E – 2026 which is £15.12 - £16.03 per hour (£29,167 - £30,934 full time equivalent).
As a Golden Thread Alliance Mobile Chef Manager, you will be an ambassador for great food, leading the kitchen team to provide an efficient food service to our pupils. The role will require an organised individual, able to run a busy kitchen, have use of their own vehicle, and are able to travel to sites in Dartford and Gravesham covering the trusts school kitchens as and when they are needed.
You will need excellent and proven culinary skills, be able to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and have the drive and passion to lead the team in our goal of providing an excellent catering service that is accessible to all our pupils and staff. Reporting to the Trust Catering Manager, and liaising daily with Business Managers and Headteachers, you will be responsible for the day to day running of a school kitchen, cooking and serving fresh food and managing a dedicated catering team.
Our staff benefits package includes:
- Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
- Two family days
- Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave
- Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
- Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
- Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
Please take a look at the attached colleague benefits to see what we can offer you when working with us.
Please review the full job description carefully, including any physical aspects of the role, and consider how these align with your needs. All new appointments will receive an Occupational Health assessment to identify any required support or reasonable adjustments before starting.
The Golden Thread Alliance 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 the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.
Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.
Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
Notice to Applicants
We do not accept standalone CVs. A formal and complete application form must be submitted should you wish to apply for the role.
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