Unit Catering Supervisor based at Summerhill Primary Academy

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Tipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in education catering is seeking a dedicated Unit Catering Supervisor to lead the school kitchen operations. This role involves cooking fresh meals, managing a motivated team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a quality catering environment, showcasing superb culinary skills and a passion for customer service. Join a company that values individuality and invests in its people, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of students, this is the role for you.

Benefits

West Midlands Pension Scheme

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality catering, especially in special education settings.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the school kitchen and manage a team.
• Cook meals from fresh ingredients and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Management

Customer Service

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Financial Acumen

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Manage Allergens

Job description

SIPS education is a not-for-profit organisation based in the Black Country. Our knowledge of local communities in the area makes us unique as a specialist support services provider in the education sector.

SIPS Education Catering Services are looking to recruit a dedicated Unit Catering Supervisor to ensure the smooth running of the school kitchen.Under the direction of the Area Manager, assist with the management and provision of school meals to aconsistent standard. You will use your skills to ensure that a quality, customerfocused, and cost-effective service is delivered that meets all Statutory requirements. In return, we offera competitive salary, access to West Midland’s pension scheme. You also will have the chance to progressyour career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises employeeswho go beyond the plate.

The post is a 30 hours Monday – Friday term-time contract

Your key responsibilities will include:.

· Cooking meals from fresh ingredients in line with specific menu guidelines

· Managing and motivating a Team

· Undertake all administrative duties associated to the kitchen

· Ensuring food Hygiene and Health and safety guidelines are adhered to

· Relationship Management with stakeholders

· Travel to all SIPS contracts

We are looking for a Unit Catering Supervisor who has:

· At least 5 years’ experience in a quality catering environment, with specific experience in a special

education setting

· Excellent people skills, able to lead and develop a team

· Passion about food and customer service

· Knowledge and understanding of food allergens and special diets

· Superb culinary skills

· Strong financial and commercial acumen

· High standards and be quality driven

· Excellent organisational & communication skills

· A "Can do" attitude

If you feel like this is the catering role for you then please do apply.

Application forms are attached below and should be returned to SIPS Education Ltd, 2nd Floor, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, West Midlands B70 8GS or emailed [e-mail]

SIPS Education Ltdis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) clearance including Barred list check.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

SIPS Education Limited is a Disability Confident Committed employer and encourages applications from disabled people. If you inform us that you are disabled and meet the minimum criteria for the job you will be offered an interview

SIPS Education is an Armed Forces-friendly employer who supports the employment of veterans and members of the Reserve Forces

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email.

If you have provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail.

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spamboxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may come up during this search during the interview.

Hours: 30 hours per week, Term Time only

Grade:Scale 4, SCP 14-17, Hourly Rate £12.82 - £13.66

Closing Date: 6th June 2025

Shortlisting Date: 10th June 2025

Interview Date: 17th June 2025