Overview
St Joseph's Catholic Academy (Part of the Newman Catholic Collegiate) is seeking a hardworking, dedicated Catering Supervisor to work in our school kitchen. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the Kitchen, working under the direction of the Academy Manager, Principal and guidance of SFS.
Level 2 food hygiene would be advantageous, although full training will be given. These hours would be fully contracted. Previous experience in a school kitchen would be preferred but absolutely not essential; there are transferable skills from other sectors and training will be provided where appropriate.
Responsibilities
* To have overall responsibility for the planning, production, cooking, management and provision of nutritionally balanced school meals considering national initiatives and best practice.
* To maintain an oversight of the catering service to ensure the service provided meets the academy’s needs.
* To play an active part in identifying opportunities for both the development of the service and improvements to ensure both a cost effective and quality service.
* To be skilled in the cooking, preparation and presentation of meals and to advise and support all catering assistants in these areas.
* To organise and supervise the work of the supervisory assistants in the dining room. (If applicable).
* To develop and deliver menus in line with the academy’s requirements.
* To market the services actively and manage a yearly marketing programme.
* To ensure budgetary targets are met by appropriate costing of menu items, ordering of foodstuff, managing stock and equipment and control of labour costs.
* To be responsible for the accurate recording of meal numbers.
* To identify training needs and ensure the appropriate training of staff is provided as required.
* To assess staffing needs and advise on staff arrangements including recruitment, induction training and other staffing related issues, such as managing performance and attendance.
* To ensure the catering department meets legislative requirements and school policies and procedures, i.e. Health and Safety, COSHH, Food Hygiene and Allergens.
* To be part of the academy management team and to represent the catering department at all levels.
* To carry out regular briefings with the catering teams on current organisational and academy issues.
* To assist with budget setting and budget reviews as required.
* To assist the Headteacher/Academy Manager with the procurement of provisions, outlined by SFS.
* To ensure a stock control and monitoring system is implemented and maintained.
* Such other duties that is commensurate with the grade of the post.
* Control of the Management process appertaining to the cash less dining system.
* To perform duties commensurate with the Head Teachers/Academies requirements.
Qualifications
* Level 2 food hygiene would be advantageous, although full training will be given.
* Previous experience in a school kitchen would be preferred but absolutely not essential; there will be a lot of transferable skills from other sectors and training will be provided where appropriate.
* The post will be offered on a Catholic Education Service Contract. St Joseph’s are part of The Newman Catholic Collegiate.
Contract and Compliance
The Newman Catholic Collegiate will be merging with The Painsley Catholic Academy (which will be called St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust) on 1 November 2025. As of that date, all Newman Catholic Collegiate employees will TUPE over to St Gabriel on their existing pay and conditions. This is a routine process and is being carried out in full consultation with staff, HR advisors and unions. The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required to provide documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered.
Further information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/
How to apply
To apply please visit the school website and complete the following documents:
* Support Staff Application Form
* Recruitment Monitoring Form
* Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – Disclosure Form
Please return completed applications to stjoseph@sjnewman.co.uk
If you require any further information, please contact us on 01782 235393 or e-mail stjoseph@sjnewman.co.uk
Seniorities and Employment
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Human Resources Services
St Joseph’s Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment.
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