Catering Unit Supervisor - Ref: EE11826

. Walsall Council; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Training access

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking a Catering Unit Supervisor at Kings Hill Primary School, Old Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9JG. You will lead a small team to plan and provide school meals, organise the kitchen, order food and ensure service quality and compliance with food safety and health and safety legislation.

Hours are 32.30 per week, Monday to Friday 7.30 am to 2.00 pm, term-time only (38 weeks per year). The role offers a competitive hourly rate (£15.31–£16.61), a uniform and access to training.

Job description

Catering Unit Supervisor - Ref: EE11826

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable individual to manage a team tasked with providing a prerequisite number of school meals. This will include being responsible for the organisation of the kitchen, the ordering of food and provisions and the overall quality of the service provided. You will ensure that the kitchen complies with relevant legislation, particularly food safety and health and safety.

In return, we offer excellent pay rate, uniform and access to training.

Hours per week: 32.30 hours. Times: Monday-Friday 7.30 am - 2.00 pm. Please note that work hours are indicative of the requirements of the post. Start and end times may vary (within the hours stated) dependant on the needs of the service. Term time only (38 weeks per year).

G5: £15.31 - £16.61 per hour.

Location: Kings Hill Primary School, Old Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9JG.

Walsall Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Completion of a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check may be a requirement of this post.

This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

Closing date: 13th November 2026

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