At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in managing a school kitchen and lead a passionate team.
- Company: Join North Ayrshire Council, a disability confident leader.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a supportive environment with career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for creativity and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives through quality catering services.
- Qualifications: Previous catering experience and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 28000 £ per year.
Temporary to 30th June 2027.
We are recruiting for an Assistant Catering Supervisor to manage the school kitchen establishment alongside the Catering Supervisor. The candidate should be a team player, hard-working, organised, creative and passionate about customer service. Previous experience in a similar role is required as you would be responsible for the management of staff, not only onsite but in spoke units also. The candidate should be able to work in a high-pressure, high-turnover environment and have excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
North Ayrshire Council uses a behavioural based approach throughout the recruitment process. Our staff values of Focus, Passion & Inspiration will be explored for this vacancy.
For your information if this post requires references you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council.
Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your salary following commencement of employment.
As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles: In Building – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location. This post has been allocated the workstyle: In Building.
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