Cook Supervisor

Prospere Learning Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Wythenshawe is seeking a Catering Manager to oversee the effective operation of the catering service. Responsibilities include managing the team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing a customer-focused service. Experience in catering management and financial administration is crucial. This role offers excellent benefits, including CPD, generous pension contributions, and flexible working options.

Benefits

High-quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programmes

Mental Health First Aid in every school

Qualifications

• Experience in managing catering services.
• Strong financial administration skills, adhering to regulations.
• Ability to promote equal opportunities and customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a quality, cost-effective catering service.
• Adhere to pre-planned menus and legislative requirements.
• Support the Catering Manager in team management.

Job description

Reporting to the School Catering Manager and the Head of Catering, you will work closely with catering team members and lunchtime organisers. You will be responsible for the safe, effective, and efficient operation of all aspects of the catering service, including supervision of the team, cash reconciliation, and the completion of all financial returns.

1. Manage a quality, cost-effective catering service in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs) or contracts and legislative requirements.
2. Adhere to pre-planned menus to ensure compliance with legislative client requirements and customer needs.
3. Carry out efficient financial administration, following Prospere Trust financial regulations.
4. Provide a customer-focused service, which is courteous and responsive and always meets the client's needs.
5. Support the Catering Manager in managing the team in promoting equal opportunities in the workplace and delivering services accessible and appropriate to the diverse needs of service users.

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

What the school offers its staff

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including:

• High-quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cashback allowance for a range of everyday healthcare expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays - teachers as per School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme, and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to discuss flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases