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DescriptionThis role is based at St Marys School in Long Ditton, Surbiton. Though you will only work during term-time, you will be paid a salary every month including school holidays. This role has a starting salary of £15,707 per annum for working 27.50 hours per week, 38.4 weeks per year (equivalent to £12.93 per hour, plus annual leave allowance). Rewards and BenefitsFinal salary pension Discounts on various services including food shopping Health and wellbeing support Employee Assistance Programme Full induction Term time only hours that allow for good work/life balance Training and development opportunities, including a Level 3 Food Hygiene Qualification. About the RoleUsing your passion, creativity and enthusiasm, you will inspire a team to produce an outstanding menu using fresh ingredients. In addition to creating great dishes, you will record meal transactions, control and administer stock, order food and sundry supplies, and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a smooth kitchen. Your main goal will be to provide school children with tasty, nutritious meals that promote healthy bodies and minds. Customer service is central to the Twelve15 Vision and Mission. You will be a fantastic communicator, able to work with school clients and customers to promote the benefits of our service. Key SkillsA passion and skill for cooking, capable of delivering high-quality meals in a food production environment Health and Safety Certificate Level 1, with proven understanding of kitchen safety Level 2 Food Safety Certificate NVQ Level 2 in food preparation and cooking or equivalent IT and administrative skills Excellent communication skills, including teamwork, leadership, and customer service Experience supervising staff and managing a kitchen Experience using catering equipment and training others Excellent time management and flexibility regarding locations We welcome additional skills, interests, or knowledge, such as expertise in allergies or nutrition. If you have extensive experience managing large groups in catering, even without formal qualifications, please apply! ShortlistingTo be considered, your CV and responses to the following questions should clearly demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and qualifications: Why is healthy eating important for children, and what is the impact of healthy school meals? Describe your experience working in a kitchen, including your role in food production. Detail your experience supervising or managing staff responsible for large-scale food production. List relevant skills and qualifications for this role. Contact UsFor questions about the role, including flexible working, transferable skills, or barriers to employment, please contact us. The application deadline is 23:59 on 11/05/2025, with interviews to follow. We look forward to your application. Please click the 'apply online' button below to submit. Our ValuesOur values are as important as our abilities and shape who we are as an organization. Discover more aboutour values . We recommend reading the job description and the Surrey Life at Surrey handbook, which provides insights into our culture and how you can help shape our Council as a valued employee. Our CommitmentSurrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants who meet the role's minimum criteria and choose to disclose their disability. Our application process allows for reasonable adjustments for interviews and roles. We aim to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.#J-18808-Ljbffr