Deputy Cook- Ward End JI School
Permanent
Grade A - £25,614 - £28,153
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme
Working 35 hours per week; working times are Monday - Friday Term Time only
Cityserve is the Birmingham City Council multi award-winning catering service for school meals providing fresh and nutritious food for school kitchens across the UK. Healthy eating is a continuous theme throughout all our menus, and we are committed to the well-being of pupils. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, delivers excellent customer service and can motivate and support team members.
Responsibilities:
- Delivery of daily staff briefings;
- Management of all food & non-food orders via an online computer system called Saffron;
- Preparing and cooking all meals for pupils;
- Ensuring all food and health and safety regulations are followed;
- Managing rotas and work routines for the staff;
- Weekly online payroll submissions;
- Staff training;
Essential Criteria:
- You will work collaboratively with school staff to ensure the first-class delivery of food in school kitchens;
- Sound knowledge of nutritional standards in school food;
- Good people skills;
- Passion about food and customer service;
- Great team player;
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Computer literate
Why Join Us?
At Birmingham City Council, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity, champion inclusion, and support colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Flexible working options may be considered, and you'll have access to staff networks, development opportunities and talent programmes designed to help you reach your full potential.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.
Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.
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Deputy Cook, CS Catering Ward End JI School in Birmingham employer: Birmingham City Council
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