Unit Supervisor - School Cook

North East Ambition; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Environmental Services is looking for a Unit Supervisor (School Cook) to oversee meal preparation and team management in a school setting. This role involves catering for various events and ensuring compliance with food standards. The position offers generous leave, flexible working arrangements, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Electric car lease scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Excellent career progression prospects

Qualifications

• Experience with computer systems is required.
• Catering experience is essential for the role.
• Leadership skills to manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meals for the school meals service.
• Lead a team of catering staff to provide nutritious meals.
• Complete related paperwork and ensure adherence to Food-Based Standards.

Skills

Team Leadership

Catering Experience

Computer Systems

Job description

Hours: 32.5 per week

We have an exciting role within our Environmental Services as a Unit Supervisor (School Cook).

About Us

We are seeking a Unit Supervisor (School Cook) to prepare a variety of meals that meet the needs of our school meals service. Responsibilities include catering for school functions, staff training days, and special events, in collaboration with Headteachers and support staff.

Applicants should have experience with computer systems.

The role involves leading a team of catering staff to provide healthy, nutritious meals that adhere to Food-Based Standards, as well as food preparation and completing related paperwork.

What We Offer

• Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annually.
• Excellent pension scheme with top-up options.
• Staff networks managed by our staff.
• Flexible working arrangements (dependent on role).
• Electric car lease scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee benefits portal, including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Staff lottery.
• Travel and parking schemes.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Excellent career progression prospects and more!

This position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who meet all essential criteria and indicate they have a disability, are a looked-after young person, care leaver, or veteran.