Catering Supervisor

Job Description

Job Advertisement

Facility Services within Resources of Midlothian Council operate a catering service based with Primary Schools, Nurseries, High Schools, Lunch Clubs and Cafés across Midlothian.

This post is based in -:

Woodburn Primary School Kitchen (39 week)

Your duties within this roll will include operational delivery and direct participation in the provision of a multi-choice catering service. This will encompass direct control over production, staff management, record keeping, ordering of goods, Allergens & maintenance of stock levels.

SVQ 2 in Food Preparation & Cooking or equivalent is required or are working towards attaining this qualification (this must be achieved within 2 year of commencement into the post)

3 years’ experience in working in a busy kitchen environment is essential and must demonstrate a positive and caring approach to working with children as well as adapting to varying dietary and allergens needs.

REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent is essential. REHIS Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent is desirable or the successful candidate must work towards attaining this qualification (this must be achieved within 6 months of commencement into the post)

Allergen Awareness Level 2 or equivalent is essential. Allergen Awareness Level 3 or equivalent is desirable or the successful candidate must work towards attaining this qualification (this must be achieved within 1 year of commencement into the post)

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

CLOSING DATE – 13^th March `24

INTERVIEW DATE – 27^th March `24

Requirements

Position Title:            Catering Supervisor 

Directorate:                Place

Working from Home: No    

Location:                    Woodburn Primary School Kitchen                     

Contract Status:       Permanent

Hours of Work:          36 hours per week

Working Pattern:      Monday – Thursday 07:00-14:45, Friday 07:00-14:30 

Weeks per year:       39

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 39 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £23,440.06 per annum.

Responsibilities

Regulated Work with Children
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you.
For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk  

The Individual

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.