Unit Manager - Sele First School
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
27/09/2024
Advert End Date:
11/10/2024 12:00
Salary:
£24,294 to £25,979 pro rata £21,339.32 to £22,819.39
Hours per week:
32.5 hours per week
Job Category:
Schools - Support
Employment Location:
The Sele, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 3QZ
Further Information
Sele First School are seeking to appoint a highly experienced Unit Manager on a permanent contract.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working person with a flair and passion for cooking to take on this extremely important role within the school.
Enthusiasm for working with children and as part of a kitchen and wider whole school team is essential.
We are looking for a colleague who
· Is committed to contributing to an interesting and healthy lunchtime menu and service
· Has the highest expectations and standards and are committed to continuous improvement
· is committed to further developing our menu to provide a first class and diverse offer to children
· is kind, confident and inspirational role models for our children
· Enjoys being part of a highly successful and effective team
The successful candidate will:
- Oversee the provision of high-quality school meals in line with government guidelines and legislation on school nutrition standards
- Plan varied and nutritious menus in advance
- Negotiate best-value contracts with authorised suppliers to ensure the cost effectiveness of the catering service
- Manage food stocks to prevent shortages or excess supply and adhere to the catering budget
- Cater to special dietary requirements and ensure that allergy information is effectively communicated and labelled
- Prepare and manage the duty rota, delegate tasks appropriately to staff, and ensure the smooth running of the team
- Carry out performance management duties and make sure all staff in the team have relevant, required training
- Promote morale and wellbeing among the catering staff
- Ensure compliance with school catering standards legislation and the school’s food safety policy, health and safety policy, and allergens policy
- Ensure that the kitchen and dining area are kept clean and hygienic
- Ensure that kitchen equipment is used safely and according to operating manuals
- Ensure that kitchen and catering equipment is maintained according to the maintenance schedule
- This is a varied and interesting role and you must be able to work effectively as part of a team, be friendly, approachable, and conscientious and have the ability to readily adapt to differing priorities and work well under pressure. Previous experience in kitchen setting is essential, ideally in a school setting.
This post is 32.5 hours per week; from 8.00am – 2.30pm Monday to Friday plus 4 days during school holidays.
Include/delete depending on whether this will be a fixed-term contract:
Permanent contract.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure barring check is required for this post. Further information about the school can be found on our website.
Choose one of the following methods for providing the application pack:
An application pack, including an application form, is available to download below.
Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school by post and/or by e-mail, no later than midday on Friday 11 October 2024.
School Name: Sele First School
Full address: The Sele, Hexham, Northumberland
Postcode: NE46 3QZ
Tel.: 01434 602808
e-mail: admin@sele.northumberland.sch.uk
Website address: www.selefirst.org