About St James’ School

St James’ School is part of a welcoming independent school community in Grimsby, providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment.

Together with St Martin’s Preparatory School and St Martin’s Nursery School, we are committed to helping children flourish academically, socially and personally. We recognise the important role that fresh, nutritious food plays in supporting their health, development and wellbeing.

About the Role and You

Contract type: 8 am to 2:30 pm, permanent, Term Time

Working pattern: Term-time focused, with additional agreed event days

Salary: £13.75 per hour

Location: Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of five catering staff.
• Creating fresh, nutritious and appealing menus using minimally processed ingredients.
• Championing healthy eating and reducing reliance on ultra-processed foods.
• Managing kitchen operations, food budgets, stock and suppliers.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, allergen management and safety standards.
• Catering for school events, hospitality and special dietary requirements.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or Senior Chef.
• Is passionate about fresh, home-cooked food and healthy eating.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, organisational and kitchen management skills.
• Has excellent knowledge of food hygiene, allergens and HACCP.
• Is creative, proactive and confident managing budgets and suppliers.
• Enjoys working in a friendly, collaborative school environment.

Relevant catering qualifications and previous school catering experience are desirable.

Why Choose Us?

At St James’ School, we value our staff and provide a welcoming environment where everyone can flourish.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Company pension scheme and company sick pay.
• Life assurance worth three times your annual salary.
• Free lunch during working days.
• Refer-a-friend scheme with financial reward.
• Wellbeing and wellness programme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A friendly, collaborative and supportive working environment.

If you are ready to bring your culinary expertise, creativity and leadership skills to our school community, we would love to hear from you!

To find out more about this role, please read our Job Description.

If this sounds like the job for you, we encourage you to apply!

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please fill out our Application Form and return this to recruitment@alphaschools.co.uk along with your CV.

We look forward to welcoming you to St. James' School!

St. James’ School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, with costs covered by the candidate. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020