Catering Manager (Term Time) (Part Time) (Dykehead Primary School) - REQ04387

North Lanarkshire Council; Shotts; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking a catering supervisor for Dykehead Primary School in Shotts. This role involves overseeing all catering activities, from menu planning to staff supervision. Applicants should have relevant experience and qualifications, and a strong ability to work under pressure is essential.

Benefits

27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays

Full package of learning and development

Qualifications

• Will possess SVQ Level 2 or willing to work toward it.
• Moderate relevant experience required.
• Previous supervisory, administration experience in catering.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for catering activities including menu planning and cooking.
• Manage budget targets and stock control.
• Supervision and training of catering staff.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Numeric

Education

SVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds 7061/2

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

You will be responsible for all catering activities within the unit including menu planning, cooking and baking, stock control, maintaining budgetary targets, administration, supervision and training of staff.

You will be responsible for all catering, activities within the unit including menu planning, cooking and baking, stock control, maintaining budgetary targets, administration, supervision and training of staff.

You will possess a SVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds 7061/2 or equivalent qualification or be willing to work towards the qualification within a timescale of 2 years and have moderate relevant experience. You should have previous supervisory, administration and function work experience as well as experience of ordering and controlling stock. You should also have good craft skills as well as good communication, numeric and organisational skills.

An enthusiastic team player you will have a flexible and positive approach to your work with the ability to work well under pressure.

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.

Location: Dykehead Primary School, Shotts

Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, 7.30am till 3pm (38.8 weeks)

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at work well NL.. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

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