School Chef Educator (Pilot Project) - Academies for Character and Excellence
- Devon
- Part Time
- NJC Torbay Grade I, Scale point 28 - 30: £19,927.20 - £21,301.13 actual salary
Trust Ethos and Mission statement
Excellence through cultivating character, sharing talents and pursuing excellence.
All members of the team employed by the Academies for Character and Excellence support and promote the Trusts mission and vision and promotes character education which is a values led approach. Our Trust values and ethos enable us to fulfil our mission of transformation through making a positive difference to ourselves, others and the world around us
We are looking to recruit a dynamic School Chef Educator to join the Trust and be part of our incredible catering teams across a selection of our schools.
The post is fixed term for 1 year.
Main Purpose of Post
The School Chef Educator will be responsible for leading a transformative pilot project aimed at enhancing the food culture and nutrition education in schools with significant disadvantage. The role involves hands-on cooking, curriculum development, and community engagement to promote healthy eating habits and culinary skills among pupils.
Focussing and working with 3 primary schools (St Gabriel’s, Torre and Totnes St John’s) that have been chosen to be part of the pilot and will make a difference to our school community through:
- Working with teachers to enhance food education
- Inspiring pupils to make healthy choices
- Empowering kitchen chefs
- Supporting families to help their children eat more healthily
If this pilot is successful there will be an opportunity to progress to a permanent role.
Skills required:
- Proven experience as a chef with a passion for educational initiatives.
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Ability to deliver quality outcomes within a set budget.
- Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, pupils, and the community.
- Knowledge of nutrition and experience in menu planning that complies with dietary standards.
- Excellent communication and teaching abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and Implement a Pilot Program: Design and execute a pilot program, within an agreed budget, that integrates cooking and nutrition education into the school curriculum across three disadvantaged sites.
- Culinary Education: Teach pupils practical cooking skills, food safety, and the importance of nutrition, leveraging the school’s resources to create engaging learning experiences. Support teachers with food education.
- Menu Planning and Menu development: Support the Catering Lead in the creation of nutritious, appealing menus that meet the School Food Standards, focusing on fresh and locally sourced ingredients.
- Community Engagement: Work with local communities to source ingredients, involve pupils in food production (e.g., school gardens), and educate families about healthy food choices.
- Training and Development: Support the Catering Lead in providing ongoing training and support to kitchen staff, promoting professional growth and a shared vision for school food culture.
- Evaluation and Reporting: Monitor the progress of the pilot, evaluate its impact on pupil health and engagement, and report findings to the Executive team for potential program expansion.
Do you have the skills and experience required to make a real difference for our pupils?
If so and you would like to discuss the role further or visit the schools this post will cover then please contact our Operations Director Sam Ward at sam.ward@acexcellence.co.uk or call on 07812 443617.
An application form is available to download from www.acexcellence.co.uk/ace-trust-vacancies or you can email our HR Advisor charlotte.wilson@acexcellence.co.uk
Applications must be completed and emailed to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk the closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 11th October 2024.
Interview Date: Will be held on Friday 18th October 2024.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationDevon
- Reference
AC4239
- Occupational GroupEducation SupportManual (Caretaking/Cleaning/Driving/Catering/
- Salary Details
NJC Torbay Grade I, Scale point 28 - 30: £19,927.20 - £21,301.13 actual salary
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
24 hours per week (worked over 3 days)
- Closing Date
10/10/2024
- DBS Check Required
Yes