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Rochdale Borough Council; Littleborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochdale Borough Council is seeking an experienced Kitchen Supervisor to oversee operations at Fresh Kitchen in Holy Trinity CE Primary School. The role involves managing a catering team, ensuring food quality, hygiene compliance, and delivering exceptional service to students and staff. Ideal candidates are creative individuals with strong culinary skills and a dedication to food education.

Qualifications

• Excellent culinary skills and passion for quality meals.
• Basic Certificate in Food Hygiene required.
• NVQ Level 2 in Catering, City & Guilds, or equivalent essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the catering operation at Holy Trinity CE Primary School.
• Manage and motivate the catering team.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Basic Certificate in Food Hygiene

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, hands-on, outstanding Kitchen Supervisor to join our team at Fresh Kitchen at Holy Trinity CE Primary School. This role involves overseeing the catering operation of a lovely village school based in Littleborough.

Responsibilities:

• Creating fabulous food and delivering exceptional customer service to pupils, staff, and clients including the Head Teacher, Governors, and Stakeholders.
• Managing, training, developing, and motivating a catering team.
• Ensuring high standards of food hygiene and compliance with Health & Safety legislation.
• Knowledge of allergens and dietary requirements.
• Good stock control and organizational skills.
• Maintaining effective communication and basic IT skills.
• Adopting a flexible, positive attitude with a "Can Do" approach.
• Aligning with Rochdale Council's core values: "Proud, Passionate & Pioneering".

Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent culinary skills and passion for quality meals.
• Enthusiasm and innovative approach.
• Interest in educating future generations about food.
• Basic Certificate in Food Hygiene and NVQ Level 2 in Catering, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship, or equivalent.
• Strong communication, organizational, and IT skills.

If you are creative, enjoy working within good hours (Monday-Friday, Term Time Only), and are ready for a new challenge, please apply now to join the "Fresh Kitchen Family".

This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which must be undertaken by Rochdale Borough Council. We cannot accept certificates from third parties unless you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service.

To apply, please upload your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the 19 essential requirements of the person specification. Include details of your Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and NVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalent.

Use the person specification as headings in your supporting statement and provide specific examples. Please anonymize your CV and supporting statement.

This is a re-advertisement; candidates must re-apply.

Note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Victoria Street, Littleborough, Rochdale, OL15 9DB, United Kingdom