Unit Supervisor - School Cook

North East Ambition; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Environmental Services seeks a Unit Supervisor (School Cook) to oversee meal preparation and catering for school functions in collaboration with staff. This role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with food standards, and providing nutritious meals, with opportunities for career progression and excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement with additional purchase options.

Excellent pension scheme with top-up options.

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Staff lottery.

Cycle to work scheme.

Electric car lease scheme.

Travel and car parking schemes.

Flexible working arrangements.

Excellent career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with computer systems is required.
• Strong leadership skills to manage catering staff.
• Knowledge of food preparation and standards for school meals.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of catering staff to provide nutritious meals.
• Prepare meals for school functions and events.
• Complete related paperwork for food service operations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Preparation

Knowledge of Food-Based Standards

Experience with 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 the school meals service. The role includes catering for school functions, staff training days, and special events, in close collaboration with Headteachers and support staff.

Successful candidates should have experience with computer systems.

You will lead a team of catering staff to provide healthy, nutritious meals following Food-Based Standards. Responsibilities also include food preparation and completing related paperwork.

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

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 run by staff for staff.
• Flexible working arrangements (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!

The above post 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.