Unit Supervisor - School Cook

TN United Kingdom; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Unit Supervisor (School Cook) within the Environmental Services at Middlesbrough Council. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for the school meals service and leading a team of catering staff, with excellent career progression opportunities and generous employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Flexible working

Electric car lease scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee benefits portal

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Excellent career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with computer systems is essential.
• Ability to lead a team of catering staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of meals for the school meals service.
• Lead a team to provide healthy, nutritious meals.
• Handle food preparation and complete related paperwork.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Preparation

Computer Systems

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Unit Supervisor - School Cook, Middlesbrough

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Client:

Middlesbrough Council

Location:

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

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

About Us

We are looking for a Unit Supervisor (School Cook) to help prepare a variety of meals that meet the needs of the school meals service. The role includes catering for school functions, staff training days, and special events, working closely with Headteachers and support staff.

The ideal candidate should have experience with computer systems.

You will be responsible for leading a team of catering staff to provide healthy, nutritious meals following Food-Based Standards. You will also handle food preparation and complete related paperwork.

If this sounds like you, this may be the opportunity you're looking for!

In return, we offer:

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

Note: 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.