CATERING SUPERVISOR

Location

GILLIBRAND PRIMARY SCHOOL, GROSVENOR ROAD, CHORLEY, PR7 2PJ

Tel: 01257 274983
School website: www.gillibrand.lancsngfl.ac.uk

Summary

Gillibrand Primary School is a happy, thriving and forward-thinking school, with 209 pupils on roll. We pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive school with strong community links. At Gillibrand, we have a strong vision and values that is over arched by the line 'We nurture children's dreams'. Gillibrand has recently become the part of the Aspirational Futures MAT. Through collaboration with other AFMAT schools we will continue in our of journey of high standards, high expectations, and high status.

We are looking to employ a Catering Supervisor, who will be based in the school kitchen working 30 hours per week term time only, plus 4 additional cleaning days to be claimed separately to annual pay. Start and finish times to be agreed with the successful candidate. The job holder will undertake a range of catering duties such as the preparation, cooking and service of meals including responsibility for managing any local changes to centrally planned menus.

The job holder will also be responsible for all relevant record keeping, the ordering of supplies and direct and/or supervise other employees. Key duties include a range of catering duties such as:-

Direct and/or supervise other employees including the organisation of staff rotas and day to day processes such as conducting return to work interviews and DBS forms.

Preparation of ingredients.

Cooking and service of a varied range of meals in accordance with recipes, menus or production plans.

Safe use of catering equipment & machinery.

Preparation and clearing of serving and dining areas to include general cleaning and where necessary, washing up duties.

Ordering of supplies and storage of deliveries.

Responsibility for managing any local changes to centrally planned menus whilst maintaining compliance with the school food standards. Individuals in this role may also:

Undertake clerical duties associated with record keeping and stock control.
Have responsibility for maintaining agreed standards, and any associated documentation, in relation to food and kitchen hygiene.

The closing date is 12 noon on 15/07/2024 Interview date will be confirmed once shortlisting has taken place.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

Recognised Nutrition Qualification

Recognised Food Hygiene Qualification

Essential Experience

Experience of managing a catering team

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact the Office Manager, Sarah Cartmell in the school office on 01257 274983.

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.