Unit Supervisor

Bury Council; Walshaw; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Bury Council is seeking an Unit Supervisor to join its catering team. The role is graded at 6 with a pay of £13.92 per hour.

The successful candidate will supervise catering services, communicate effectively, and develop strong working relationships with school staff including the Head Teacher and Business Manager. Experience at supervisory level is preferred and NVQ Level 1/2 in Food Production and Cookery or equivalent in Food Preparation and Cooking with Basic Food Safety is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering services and supervisory level.
• Ability to communicate effectively, motivate and lead the team.
• NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Food Production and Cookery or equivalent in Food Preparation and Cooking and Basic Food Safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise catering staff to ensure smooth service and high standards.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with Head Teacher, Business Manager and school team.
• Be flexible with locations and working days as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Catering services

Education

NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Food Production and Cookery or equivalent in Food Preparation and Cooking and Basic Food Safety

Job description

About the role

Unit Supervisor

Grade 6 - £13.92 per hour

This is your opportunity to join our customer-focussed team as the Council seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of Bury's younger generation. As part of our busy catering service, you'll get full training and we will provide you with opportunities to develop further within the service including a range of apprenticeships.

We are looking for candidates who have experience in catering services and relevant experience at a supervisory level or looking for their next step up the ladder. You will need to be able to communicate effectively, motivate and lead the team. You will also need to develop and improve relationships with the Head Teacher, Business Manager and the rest of the school team.

You need to have an NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Food Production and Cookery or an equivalent qualification in Food Preparation and Cooking and Basic Food Safety.

Please note that dependant on service cover, you may be required to move locations. You will also be required to work 2 cleaning days over August.

About Bury

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way.

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We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.