Job profile

Start date: As soon as possible 

Full-time Term Time plus 1 week 

Salary: Pro rata £30,122.14 per annum, actual salary £25,801.08 per annum. 

About Bedford Girls’ School: 

At Bedford Girls’ School, we believe in empowering our students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them.  We achieve outstanding academic excellence and are dedicated to offering a truly holistic education.  

The Role:  

We are seeking an enthusiastic and approachable Sous Chef to join our Catering Department here at Bedford Girls’ School. The Role involves responsibility for supporting the Head Chef in delivering a first-class food offer and service to staff and pupils. Promoting healthy eating and healthy food choices in alignment with government standards and guidelines. Food preparation and ensure that customer food allergies and intolerances are catered for and that food contamination risks in production and service are minimised or eliminated where possible through effective policies and staff training. 

What We’re Looking For:  

• Demonstrated leadership skills and a collaborative approach to achieving common goals. 

• A strong catering background with relevant qualifications and experience.  

• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to inspire colleagues. 

Why Join Bedford Girls’ School: 

• Be part of an outstanding forward-looking school who have an ambitious vision to develop the next generation of creative thinkers, change-makers and problem-solvers. 

• Become a member of a friendly inclusive community which values its employees, offering opportunities for professional development and growth. 

• We offer competitive salaries and a wide range of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.  

Closing date: 10am 24th January 2025 

Interview Date: Week commencing 27th January 2025 

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as immediate interviews are available for exceptional candidates.  We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.  

Our Application Portal can be accessed via our website: 

https://www.bedfordgirlsschool.co.uk/connected-community/why-work-at-bgs-/professional-services-opportunites  

Any internal candidates must apply through Employee Self Service.  

At Bedford Girls’ School, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment.  We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.  We believe that a diverse team enriches our school community and helps us better meet the needs of our students.  

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).  The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.  

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.