At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise the school kitchen, ensuring high-quality meals and a safe environment.
- Company: Join a supportive school community dedicated to healthy eating.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for personal growth and skill enhancement.
- Why this job: Shape students' dining experiences while promoting healthy eating habits.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English, Level 3 Catering qualification, and team management skills.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Qualifications:
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above, or equivalent - Essential
- An appropriate Catering qualification at least a Level 3 - Essential
- Further Education qualifications relevant to the field - Desirable
Experience:
- Experience of working in a Catering environment (at least 2 years) - Essential
- Experience of cooking and catering, including occasional functions - Essential
- Experience of working in a school or similar establishment - Desirable
- Line Management of staff - Desirable
Skills and Knowledge:
- Able to supervise a team of staff, delegating as required - Essential
- Knowledge of current legislation and requirements included in DFE guidelines for the provision of school meals - Essential
- Knowledge of the importance of health and safety and food hygiene in a catering environment - Essential
- Promoting the catering service and healthy eating options to its customers - Desirable
- Dealing with catering suppliers both for produce and equipment - Desirable
- Effective ICT skills - Desirable
- Able to communicate effectively with people of all ages and levels - Essential
- Ability to ensure a high-quality service, which meets appropriate standards - Essential
- Effective numeracy skills to support Finance related tasks, e.g. reports to Governors - Essential
- Ability to cater for specific individual needs - Desirable
- Liaising with outside agencies regarding catering legislation and guidance - Desirable
- Effective administrative skills to support appropriate tasks e.g., completion of records - Desirable
- Able to form good relationships with students, staff, and service users - Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet deadlines and respond to unplanned situations - Essential
- Initiative and ability to prioritise one’s own work - Essential
- Desire to enhance and develop skills and knowledge through CPD - Essential
- Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding - Essential
- Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety - Essential
- Commitment to the school’s ethos, aims and its whole community - Essential
School Kitchen Supervisor - Maternity Catering in Ellesmere Port employer: Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
As a School Kitchen Supervisor, you will thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment that prioritises the well-being of students and staff alike. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you have ample opportunities to enhance your skills while promoting healthy eating and high-quality catering services. Join us in fostering a positive work culture where your contributions are valued and your passion for food and education can truly shine.
Contact Details:
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace School Kitchen Supervisor - Maternity Catering in Ellesmere Port
Communication Skills
Organizational Skills
Adaptability
Problem-Solving Skills
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Teamwork
