Cook 4 - DGA12557. Job in Tonbridge Education & Training Jobs

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Tonbridge is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee operations in a large school kitchen. The role requires supervisory experience and cooking skills. Responsibilities include managing the budget, ensuring food safety, and providing meals. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to support employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Discounts from local businesses

Career Progression

Qualifications

• Catering Manager or supervisory experience required.
• Must have cooking skills and experience.
• Ability to manage budgets and handle cash.

Responsibilities

• Provide meals to children and young people.
• Manage kitchen budget and ensure food safety.
• Organize daily kitchen operations.

Skills

Catering Manager or supervisory experience

Cooking skills/experience

Allergen Awareness

Problem management

Job description

Job Description

Cook 4 (Catering Manager) (15/3001)

St Joseph's College, Dumfries

£18,788.01 - £19,939.81

You will be required to work 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Monday to Friday 08:30am - 2:30pm

This position is to take charge of a large school kitchen. You will be given direction / support from your line manager.

You must have Catering Manager or supervisory experience as well as cooking skills / experience

Responsibilities

• Providing Early Years and School Meals to children and young people
• Managing the kitchen budget
• Responsible for H.A.S.A.W. and CookSafe
• Allergen Awareness
• Organising the day-to-day running of the kitchen
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Be able to approach problem management with ease
• Deal with any complaints
• Follow Council processes and procedures
• Cash handling
• Use of technology
• Customer awareness
• Be aware of the current food trends and customer awareness
• Also be aware of the current food trends and customer awareness

Requirements

• Catering Manager or supervisory experience as well as cooking skills / experience

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Employee benefits

• With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.
• Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.
• Access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)
• Exclusive discounts from local businesses
• A Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Financial support from My Money Matter
• Guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions
• School Holidays
• Career Progression
• Personal Training Plan
• Uniform Provided

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation

*If you would prefer a paper application form, call 01387 260 406 to request one.

For further information please contact:

Name: Patricia Creith

Contact Number:

Email Address: Patricia.Creith@