Catering Supervisor

Catering Supervisor

Required for September 2024

Salary Scale:S01 (Pt 23-25)

35 Hours per week, Term time only plus ten days

Are you passionate about food and love working in the Hospitality industry?

Are you able to inspire others and lead on new initiatives and ideas?

Do you think innovatively and have outstanding organisational and communication skills?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Catering Supervisor to join our team at Eastbrook school.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to join and our established team to deputise for the Catering Manager and support in the development of our catering operation taking responsibility for one of our designated service provisions.

The role is currently mainly based in the Primary Kitchen but is part of the whole school and as such work may need to adapt to meet the school needs and will from time-to-time cover different service areas.

The Food provision at Eastbrook school is developing and has an abundance of potential for further growth and improvement. Food and our catering service are firmly at the heart of the school, we are passionate about providing high quality fresh food with an outstanding service.

We are looking for a professional, flexible and motivated Supervisor with excellent cooking and catering skills and knowledge to help to develop food services across our Primary and Secondary school. Working alongside the school Business manager and Catering Manager to implement future development and business goals establishing further income streams and operational excellence

The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge and understanding of the catering service industry and a passion for delivering an outstanding service.

Candidates must be motivated and have a passion for quality, coupled with the highest standards in food production, presentation, and service. You must be able to demonstrate good leadership and motivational skills. Effective communication skills with an emphasis on customer care are essential, as is the ability to work and lead as part of a team.

Eastbrook School is a whole through school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, with a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence and a supportive professional environment.

 In return we offer:

o a happy and welcoming, fully inclusive all-through school.

o cooperative, well behaved, polite children.

o an investment in your professional development.

o committed staff who work well together as a cohesive, supportive team.

o close, supportive links to the Autism ARPs in local schools.

o excellent, modern facilities – Sports halls, Computing and Art/D&T suites, sensory room, several group rooms, large field and play spaces, woodland, on-site gym facilities and ample car/bike parking including charging points for electric vehicles.

Eastbrook School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants.