SCHOOL CATERING OFFICER

Location

Hope High School, Clay Brow, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 9DP (113 on roll)

Tel: 01695 721066
School website: www.hope.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Do you want to work in a unique SEN school where your support will make a real difference to pupils’ lives and ambitions for their future? We have an exciting opportunity to join our own site catering team, to work as a team to provide primarily an amazing lunchtime offering to our fantastic students at Hope High School.

The role of Catering Officer is to play a lead active role in making this happen under the direction of the School Catering Manager, through planning, preparation, following statutory requirements, stock management, training others, and showcasing great cooking skills. You’ll be working daily with the School Catering Manager who takes a very active role in meal preparation, cooking and service delivery, alongside a General Assistant. September 2024 is the first year of Hope High School taking on the catering service direct and you will be joining at an exciting time as we establish and refine the offering. Once the core offering has been established the vision is to drive and expand the offering to covering but not limited to; daily wide food options, seasonal menu days, commemorative menu days, breakfast club, sensory snacks(Hot/cold),supporting school events, student work experience and selling/supporting food service to the local community. Providing an excellent service with a smile and embedding within the schools culture is essential.

You will be joining a supportive, talented, and friendly staff team where ideas are shared, staff are listened to, and you will help to shape the future direction of the school. Our pupils deserve the best teachers who can inspire and ensure the best outcomes possible. All staff including none education support roles are expected to play an active role interacting with our pupils, encouraging and inspiring them to become the best they can. Experience working in a kitchen is essential and its desirable to have experience in a school setting. Ideally running a small kitchen or equivalent. The role is Monday to Friday starting 25hours per week during term time. The role is Monday to Friday starting at 8.45am** until 1:45pm**, flexibility/variation maybe considered. **Exact Start, end time and hours to be confirmed with successful candidate. Flexibility to working hours to meet the needs of the school, covering events and occasions. Overtime or flexible time owed will be considered during these requirements.

The role is term time only (39Weeks) plus inset days (5days.) A minimum of 4x Cleaning/training days in school holidays will be required annually, which will be paid as overtime at standard rate. For more information about the school please visit our website www.hope.lancs.sch.uk Please read the job description and person specification contained within this document carefully. Hope High School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications

N/A

Desirable Qualifications

Maths & English GCSE (Grade C/4 or above) 

Professional/NVQ qualification in cookery

Basic Food Hygiene Level 3

Essential Experience

Previous kitchen management

Desirable Experience

School Kitchen Experience

Experience of working as a cleaner

Menu Planning

For an informal discussion please contact:

Mrs. Ann Bourke

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.