Permanent post of 

Assistant Kitchen Manager

37 hours per week term time only

Grade D (£13.47- £14.36 per hour) depending on experience

AT CHULMLEIGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Required September

Chulmleigh Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a reliable and hardworking individual to assist the Academy Kitchen Manager with the day to day running of the kitchen and food service.

We are pleased to offer a permanent position, working 37 hours per week across 39 weeks per annum (term time, including Non-Pupil Days). The preferred working pattern is Monday to Friday, 7.00am – 3.00pm (including a 30-minute unpaid break) However, we are open to discussing some flexibility around these hours at interview, to support the right candidate. The role is available from September 2025, although an earlier start date can be discussed during the interview process.

As an Assistant Kitchen Manager, you will play a crucial role in preparing the main meal of the day and providing a high-quality food service for all the schools in the Trust and to deputise in the Kitchen Manager’s absence. In addition, you will be responsible for the completion of relevant paperwork, such as ordering stock, and supporting the Kitchen Manager in the ongoing training and supervision of staff in all aspects of catering and in line with current legislation.

You will join a hardworking, friendly, and highly valued catering team who are committed to our ambition to offer the best provision to our pupils across all areas of their education.

We welcome applications from candidates with an established background in catering. Applicants should have experience in preparing and serving food in a busy commercial kitchen environment. A City and Guilds 706 Part 1 and Part 2 qualification—or an NVQ equivalent is essential. The ideal candidate will be a motivated and reliable team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You will be joining a fast-paced, vibrant department where enthusiasm, flexibility, and a commitment to high standards are highly valued.

Employment benefits include eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. In addition, employees of the Trust are entitled to 50% off childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.

Further information is contained within the Candidate Pack available in the attachment section below. Please download and complete the application form and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10am on Monday, 9th June 2025. All applications will be acknowledged.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community. 

As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures.  All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.

In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks

Closing date: 10 am on Monday, 9 June 2025

Interview date: week commencing 16 June 2025