Chef/Catering Manager

Full Job Description

Options Autism are hiring a Chef/Catering Manager  in the Perthshire region!

Role: Chef/Catering Manager 

Location: Falkland House School, Perth

Salary: Up to £28,000.00 per annum

Hours: Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 10.00am - 6.00pm, Friday 7.00am - 3.00pm)

How we reward you

• Basic Salary: £24,000.00 - £28,000.00 per annum
• Life Assurance
• Earn £1000 by referring a friend
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And market leading benefits offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform Vista that enable you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Critical illness cover

The Opportunity

We are looking for experienced Chef/Catering Manager  to join our fantastic team at Falkland House. As the Chef/Catering Manager , you will help support our occupants in their daily lives, ensuring they are well fed, comfortable, and healthy.

This is a great opportunity to work as part of a team committed to helping individuals with varied and complex needs. You will oversee all aspects of catering at the accommodation, in particular the lunch-time meal for pupils and colleagues and a mid-morning snack, in addition to ensuring that hygiene and safety protocols are implemented to the highest standards.

Our Chefs/Catering Managers carry out an essential and role to provide meals required by the pupils in our accommodation. You will play an important part in the development of healthy habits and enjoyment of mealtimes for our learners. For many of our occupants, consistency is key, and our Chef/Catering Manager s take time to make sure everything is as it should be for a smooth lunchtime service and take pride in ensuring that hygiene and safety protocols are implemented to the highest standards.

When it comes to looking after our pupils, we never settle for second best. We are looking for a Chef/Catering Manager  who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK, to be happy and to make their way in the world. 

Our Next Chef/Catering Manager will have the following:

• Mandatory – Relevant SVQ qualification
• Mandatory – Previous catering experience
• The drive to be quality focused, efficient, able to work at pace, and motivated to help us provide a safe, caring environment where everyone can thrive

The Location

You will be based at Falkland House School Perth and you will work across the main school accommodation and also the throughcare accommodation. Across both, you will strive to create a safe, quiet environment for the individuals through the night, responding to any needs in a calm, therapeutic manner. You will work as part of an incredible team sharing knowledge and learning to ensure an outstanding, holistic approach. Overarching this, you will support the young people with their independent living, working with them to develop their skills and establish healthy routines. You will creatively learn about the occupants, their interests, dislikes and triggers, and use this connection to establish rewarding relationships. 

We are based in Perth and are within commutable distance of Dundee, Glenrothes and surrounding towns and villages.

Options Autism is a national provider of specialist education, care and therapeutic services for individuals with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We provide a person-centred approach to education and support, looking at the full needs of the individual and adapting our approach accordingly.

How to Apply

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Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a free fully Enhanced PVG and reimbursement of the Update Service Fee.