Catering Supervisor

Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Catering supervisor or Chef to lead our schools-based catering team in the Sandwell area. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the kitchen.

Key Details

• 25 working hours a week.
• Pay £13.00 – £13.50.
• May periodically be asked to work at other kitchens.
• Enhanced DBS with Child & Adult required or willingness to obtain one.
• 2 years practical cooking experience in large scale catering and experience supervising staff.
• Ability to complete paperwork and ordering of provisions. A good standard of verbal and written English language.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhering to planned menus, recipes and written policies and procedures, the preparation, cooking and serving of main meals including vegetables and sauces, puddings and other similar provisions. To provide quality meals to all customers.
• Customer care and pupil liaison. Co-operation with Head Teachers and Supervisory assistance with regard to the dining experience.
• Compilation of work rotas for staff and the supervision of all kitchen staff. Induction and instructing of new staff as necessary.
• All administrative work in connection with the running of the kitchen, including menu planning, food ordering, stock control, daily record sheets, food costing, staff attendance returns and reporting of breakdowns / repairs to premises and equipment. Supervision of hygiene in the kitchen, ensuring that HACCP standards are maintained.
• Assisting and supervising of setting up and cleaning the dining area before and after meals, moving furniture as necessary.
• Responsible for the handling of cash, counting cash takings and transporting cash to the school office for banking.

Connect2TalentSolutions is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD – a joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2TalentSolutions is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.