Catering Services Officer, Fort William - HGH19005

Highland Council; Eckington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highland Council seeks a Catering Services Officer to support the operational management of its catering services across various sectors, including Education and Commercial outlets. The role involves supervisory responsibilities and requires relevant qualifications and extensive management experience in the catering industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a management role within catering.
• Relevant Food Safety qualification required.
• Knowledge of Health Promotion & Nutrition legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Catering Operational Manager in managing catering services.
• Provide management supervision of day-to-day catering delivery.
• Ensure high-quality catering services growth.

Skills

Food Safety

Management

Health and Safety

Education

HNC/HND/SVQ or NVQ

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Catering Services Officer

Location: Carrs Corner Roads Depot, Fort William

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £38,474 - £41,714 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Bob Gray Tel: [phone]

Job Purpose: To assist the Catering Operational Manager in the effective and efficient operational management of the Highland Council Catering Service, which encompasses Education, Civic, and Commercial outlets.

To provide effective management supervision of the day-to-day delivery and growth of high-quality catering services.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions Team, T: 01955 608279 (24-hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council is committed to diversity, equality of opportunity, and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from candidates who are under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will typically be contacted by email. Please check your email regularly, including junk/spam folders.

Requirements

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., HNC/HND/SVQ or NVQ) or appropriate proven working experience of a minimum of 3 years.
• Food Safety qualification.
• Extensive management experience specific to the catering industry within the public or private sector.
• Relevant Health and Safety and Food Safety knowledge.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Schools (Health Promotion & Nutrition) (Scotland) Act and related responsibilities.