Catering  Supervisor

30 hours per week 7.30am - 1.30pm

Term Time Only

Salary: £18736 per annum

St Joseph’s Catholic Academy is seeking a hardworking, dedicated Catering Supervisor to

work in our school kitchen. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the

Kitchen. To work under the direction of the Academy Manager, Principal and guidance of

School Food Solutions.

Level 2 food hygiene would be advantageous, although full training will be given. 

These hours would be fully contracted. Previous experience in a school kitchen would be

preferred but absolutely not essential, there will be a lot of transferable skills from other

sectors and training will be provided where appropriate.

Key Tasks

 To have overall responsibility for the planning, production, cooking, management

and provision of nutritionally balanced school meals considering national

initiatives and best practice.

 To maintain an oversight of the catering service to ensure the service provided

meets the academy’s needs.

 To play an active part in identifying opportunities for both the development of the

service and improvements to ensure both a cost effective and quality service.

 To be skilled in the cooking, preparation and presentation of meals and to advise

and support all catering assistants in these areas.

 To organise and supervise the work of the supervisory assistants in the dining

room. (If applicable).

 To develop and deliver menus in line with the academy’s requirements.

 To market the services actively and manage a yearly marketing programme.

 To ensure budgetary targets are met by appropriate costing of menu items,

ordering of foodstuff, managing stock and equipment and control of labour costs.

 To be responsible for the accurate recording of meal numbers.

 To identify training needs and ensure the appropriate training of staff is provided

as required.

 To assess staffing needs and advise on staff arrangements including recruitment,

induction training and other staffing related issues, such as managing performance

and attendance.

 To ensure the catering department meets legislative requirements and school

policies and procedures, i.e. Health and Safety, COSHH, Food Hygiene and

Allergens.

 To be part of the academy management team and to represent the catering

department at all levels.

 To carry out regular briefings with the catering teams on current organisational

and academy issues.

 To assist with budget setting and budget reviews as required.

 To assist the Headteacher/Academy Manager with the procurement of provisions,

outlined by SFS.

 To ensure a stock control and monitoring system is implemented and maintained.

 Such other duties that is commensurate with the grade of the post.

 Control of the Management process appertaining to the cash less dining system.

 To perform duties commensurate with the Head Teachers/Academies

requirements.

Our Academy has a strong community feel and are committed to continual improvement,

encouraging and enabling every child to succeed. We offer an experienced staff team and

friendly, well-behaved children who love learning.

The post will be offered on a Catholic Education Service Contract. St Joseph’s are part of St

Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust. Our Academies are committed to the

safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to

share this commitment.

The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful

candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to

provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must

provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid

permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at:

www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/

If you require any further information, please contact us on 01782 235393 or e-mail

stjoseph@sjnewman.co.uk

Term Time Post

Monday – Friday

7:30am-1:30pm