Catering Supervisor - Newbattle High School - MID07184

Midlothian Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is looking for a Catering Supervisor to oversee food preparation at Newbattle High School. This permanent position involves managing kitchen staff and ensuring dietary needs are met. The role requires an SVQ 2 in Food Preparation and a PVG membership for working with children. The salary is approximately £31,445.76 per annum for a 36-hour workweek, with specific working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and food service.
• Membership in the PVG Scheme for working with children.
• Ability to follow food hygiene protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and ensure dietary needs are met.
• Supervise kitchen staff and manage daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Positive and caring approach to working with older people

Adaptability to varying dietary needs

Relevant experience in food preparation

Education

SVQ 2 in Food Preparation & Cooking or equivalent

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Job Vacancy

KNOWLEDGE

SVQ 2 in Food Preparation & Cooking or equivalent is essential.
Relevant experience is essential and you must demonstrate a positive and caring approach to working with older people as well as adapting to varying dietary needs.
The REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent is desirable.

CLOSING DATE - Sunday 14th December 2025

INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 12th January 2026

Job Advert

Position Title: Catering Supervisor

Directorate: Place

Location: Newbattle High school

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 7:00am to 2:45pm and Friday 7:00am to 2:30pm (30 min break each day)

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £31,445.76 per annum.

Requirements

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.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email [e-mail] to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.