Catering Supervisor

Ridgeway Primary Academy has an excellent reputation and provides a lively and creative environment in which to work. We gained ‘Good’ in our most recent Ofsted inspection and we are a founding member of Primitas Learning Partnership, a new Multi Academy Trust which seeks to make a positive difference in the local community.

Our school is committed to providing an excellent catering service. We are a large successful primary school serving over 200 lunches each day. We also provide lunches and teas for our on-site nursery.

We are looking to appoint a Catering Supervisor as an Assistant Cook to support our Catering Manager with preparing, cooking, and creating suitable menus.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual passionate about catering to develop their leadership experience within a professional kitchen environment, supported and guided by our dedicated catering management team.

The role is a term time only post with some additional holiday hours cooking for the Nursery by negotiation.
- NVQ Level 1 and 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 or equivalent
- Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or be prepared to study towards this

What are we looking for?
- You will be motivated by a passion for quality coupled with the highest standards in food production, presentation and service.
- You must be able to demonstrate experience of creating and cooking healthy delicious meals
- Effective communication skills with an emphasis on customer care are essential, as is the ability to work as part of a team.
- The applicant must be able to prove a meticulous understanding of all Food Safety systems and IT skills are essential for this position as data inputting in included within the role.

What you will get in return:

- We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, appreciated and the heart of what we do. We have a number of core benefits which include:

- A competitive salary
- Professional development opportunities
- Competitive pension scheme (local government pension scheme)
- Access to free gym membership
- Option to join a healthcare plan at a reduced rate.

For more information and to visit the school please call Diane Chalkley on 07791 282802

**Statement of Purpose**
- To provide support for the Catering Managing in the running of our in-school catering facility.
- To help produce a range of meals for pupils and staff in accordance with catering policies and procedures to the standards required, including the provision of special diets.
- Presentation and serving of food and cleaning of the equipment and kitchen

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- Alongside the Catering Manager:_
- Undertake the full range of cooking activities, including cooking for special dietary requirements, ensuring the highest standards of food production and presentation are achieved to agreed standards. Liaising with school staff and supporting professionals (e.g. dietician) as necessary.
- Plan and cook menus in accordance with the client’s needs and National Nutritional Standards and working to the agreed costs. Carry out product trials; organise, conduct and evaluate tasting sessions. Implement marketing and promotional opportunities for the catering service to ensure maximum take up of meals.
- Establish links with pupils, teaching staff and the Head Teacher to provide feedback regarding menus and action accordingly.
- Ordering of the full range of supplies required according to the agreed procedures, controlling levels of stock, delivery and invoice processing, maintaining and updating relevant paperwork and records, in particular checking that the goods received are as ordered, of the required brand, quality, correct weight and correct quantity.
- Supervision, training, motivation and induction of the catering team.
- Implement safe working practices with regard to Health and Safety, Food Hygiene Regulations and maintain high standards of personal hygiene.
- Effectively organise the serving of food to pupils and staff and the washing up.
- Ensure efficient cleaning of the kitchen and dining areas in accordance with the cleaning schedule (e.g. washing up, setting up and clearing away dining requirements and serving areas).
- Report repairs/defects to the Site Supervisor
- Ensure the general security of the kitchen area including storage areas.
- Maintain all records required to include customer numbers, stock take, meal numbers, overtime, food safety records, health and safety records, orders, attendance.
- Attend training courses when required
- Liaise with catering and schools management, visitors and suppliers

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £13,578.00-£13,805.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Chef: 1 year (preferred)
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
- Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred