Unit Catering Supervisor - Bleakhouse Primary School

WMJobs; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

West Midlands pension scheme

Job summary

SIPS Education Limited is a not-for-profit organisation based in the Black Country and operates as a specialist support services provider in the education sector. The unit Catering Supervisor will help run Bleakhouse Junior School kitchen to deliver fresh, high-quality meals under the Area Manager, with a focus on cost-effective, compliant service and visitor satisfaction.

Role requires proven catering leadership, partnership with stakeholders, and a strong commitment to safeguarding, with

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge and understanding of food allergens and special diets.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Food hygiene

Allergen knowledge

Culinary skills

Financial acumen

Job description

SIPS Education Limited,

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 Bleakhouse Junior School kitchen.

Under the direction of the Area Manager, assist with the management and provision of school meals to a consistent standard at Bleakhouse Junior School. You will use your skills to ensure that a quality, customer focused, and cost-effective service is delivered that meets all Statutory requirements. In return, we offer a competitive salary and access to West Midland’s pension scheme. You also will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

The post is a 32.50 hour 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

SIPS Education Ltd is 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.

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.

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Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time only + 2 cleaning days

Grade: Band 4, SCP 15-17, £25,227 - £26,876 (Actual Salary £19,516 - £21,246 p.a.)

Closing Date: 2nd October 2026

Shortlisting Date: 5th October 2026

Interview Date: 12th October 2026