At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage catering services for civic events, including food prep, menu planning, and team management.
- Company: Join East Renfrewshire Council and make a difference in your community.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career growth, and additional leave days after service milestones.
- Other info: This role involves working with children; background checks required.
- Why this job: Be part of a rewarding role that impacts local events and supports children.
- Qualifications: Catering management experience, cooking skills, and good communication are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
You will be responsible for all activities concerning the provision of a catering service for civic events including food preparation and cooking, menu planning, portion control, customer liaison, management of employees and staff training; control of hygiene and health and safety; financial management, ordering of supplies, budgetary control; and administrative tasks appropriate to the post.
You should have catering management experience and relevant cooking skills and an understanding of the needs of the type of clients catered for and HACCP awareness, together with good communication skills and ability to manage a team. A City and Guilds Catering qualification or similar would be an advantage.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.
Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.
Please note - East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.
References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.
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Catering Manager - Braidbar Primary School - ERN06400 in Giffnock employer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
East Renfrewshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. As a Catering Manager at Braidbar Primary School, you will enjoy the benefits of working in a community-focused environment, with opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to maintaining high standards of service and safety. The role provides a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children while enjoying a competitive salary and additional leave benefits based on your years of service.
