Cook Supervisor

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cook Supervisor to join our fantastic team at Chorlton High School.

This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 37.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The pro-rata salary is £20,990 and the full time equivalent is £24,404.

We’re looking for:

A suitably qualified Cook Supervisor, you must hold or be working towards NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation and Cooking or an equivalent qualification with operational experience of a catering facility, where high standards of food quality, service and attention to detail are paramount. The ideal candidate will adhere to pre-planned menus to ensure compliance with legislative client requirements and customer needs, support the Catering Manager in managing a team and be responsible for human resources including training and development, managing attendance, and completing payroll returns. They will also need to provide a customer focused service, which is courteous and responsive and always meets the client’s needs.

Main purpose of the job:

Reporting to the School Catering Manager and the Head of Catering you will work closely with catering team members and lunchtime organisers. You will be responsible for the safe, effective, and efficient operation of all aspects of the catering service including supervision of the team, cash reconciliation and the completion of all financial returns.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage a quality, cost effective catering service in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs) or contracts and legislative requirements.
• Adhere to pre-planned menus to ensure compliance with legislative client requirements and customer needs.
• Carry out efficient financial administration, following Prospere Trust financial regulations.
• Provide a customer focused service, which is courteous and responsive and always meets the client’s needs.
• Support the Catering Manager in managing the team in promoting equal opportunities in the workplace and delivering services, which are accessible and appropriate to the diverse needs of service users.

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

Job Application Information

Applications will only be accepted through the Jobtrain website -

https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?jobid=371&isPreview=Yes&advert=external

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. 

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.