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About the Role

Join the catering team at Drayton Manor High School to produce nutritious, appealing baked goods for pupils. Work in a fast-paced school kitchen, maintaining high food safety and quality standards. This role offers a term-time schedule and requires a commitment to safeguarding children, with all roles subject to safer recruitment checks including references and an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of fresh products including breads, rolls, pastries, cakes, and desserts to required standards
• Ensure all food produced meets UK School Food Standards, including nutritional balance and portion control
• Manage allergen requirements and produce suitable baked goods for pupils with specific dietary needs
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation in the kitchen and baking areas
• Accurately complete food safety documentation, including temperature and cleaning records
• Support the wider catering team with food preparation and service during peak periods
• Work collaboratively with the Head Chef and team to deliver efficient daily kitchen operations
• Engage positively with pupils and staff, responding to feedback to improve menu offerings and increase uptake

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Baker or in a similar food production role, ideally within schools or contract catering
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, batch production, and product consistency
• Understanding of UK School Food Standards and commitment to healthy, nutritious food
• Sound awareness of food safety, hygiene regulations, and allergen management (including Natasha’s Law)
• Ability to work efficiently to tight deadlines in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• High attention to detail in quality, presentation, portion control, and cleanliness
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a positive and professional attitude
• Commitment to safeguarding, professionalism, and appropriate conduct within a school setting
• Subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check

Skills

• Baking techniques
• Batch production
• Product consistency
• UK School Food Standards knowledge
• Food safety
• Hygiene regulations
• Allergen management
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Communication

Location

• Drayton Manor High School

Work Type

• Term-time schedule

Experience Level

• Proven experience as a Baker or in a similar food production role
• Ideally within schools or contract catering

Salary/Compensations

• Up to £21,032.37 depending on experience

Benefits

• Generous annual leave that increase in line with service, with the opportunity to buy extra
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Benefits app: access to 100s of discounts
• Benefits app: free mortgage advice
• Benefits app: cycle to work scheme
• Benefits app: health cash plans
• Benefits app: online GP appointments
• Benefits app: Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to attend in-house events and try culinary creations

About the Company

• Aramark UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. They are a proud Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals of all abilities and supporting employees with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity

• Aramark UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, they actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. They ensure their recruitment process is accessible, with reasonable adjustments available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.