The Role

 30 hours per week

Term time + INSET days

We are looking to appoint a Cooks for one of our busy, vibrant Academies kitchens. 

The successful candidate must:

• Previously managed, assisted or deputised own unit
• Have a knowledge of food preparation
• Experience of training staff in basic kitchen skills
• 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

Our Academies are inclusive, with the highest academic standards; we will take children from all backgrounds and give them the knowledge, skills and confidence to flourish.   The happiness, well-being and success of our pupils is at the centre of everything we do.

Westbridge Academy part of STEP Academy Trust seeks staff who believe in the Trust’s Values of:

Passion — Working in education, we have the ability to profoundly change children’s lives; the stakes are incredibly high. Our aim should always be to provide for the pupils of our Academies what we would want for our own children.

Urgency — The amount of time children spend in education is finite. We have a responsibility to ensure every moment a child is in a STEP Academy must be spent productively. Once wasted, it is gone forever and cannot be given back.

Positivity — Staff have a responsibility to be positive and supportive of each other. Negativity leads to low expectations and a culture where excuses are tolerated.

Aspiration — Embodied in the Trust motto, “Striving Together for Excellence in Partnership,” all members of staff aim for excellence in their individual professional roles.

Commitment — Staff are prepared to go the extra mile to provide the best possible education for their pupils. The interests of children are always placed ahead of those of staff.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed forms with supporting statements should be returned by email to Suzanne Martin, Email: suzanne.martin@stepacademytrust.org.

Closing date:  31 July 2020 (at noon)

Interviews: 6th August 2020     

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. 

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references. 

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

STEP Academy Trust

Westbridge Academy

6 Bolingbroke Walk,

Battersea,

London SW11 3NE

Telephone: 020 7228 1293
Email: Josephine.hendricks@stepacademytrust.org
Website: www.stepacademytrust.org

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils