Catering Leader (2906 )

Westmorlandandfurness; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a Catering Leader to supervise the catering team and manage food service. The role is part-time during term time with a total of 39 weeks per year. The successful candidate should demonstrate supervision skills and excellent communication. This is a permanent position offering a pro-rata salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and motivate a team to deliver high-quality catering service.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to plan and organise work to meet priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the catering team to operate and develop the catering service.
• Monitor and manage supplies within a budget.
• Coordinate the preparation and serving of food.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Team Motivation

Planning and Organising

Job description

• Closing date for applications: Tuesday 15 July 2025
• Employer:Westmorland and Furness Council

Catering Leader
5 days per week
Part time (32.5 hours per week)
Term time only plus 1 week inset, totalling 39 weeks per year
OP7i 27,711 - £28,624 FTE (Pro-rata £20,842.95 - £21,529.67)

We are pleased to offer a vacancy for the permanent post of Catering Leader.

The Catering Leader will supervise the catering team to operate and develop the catering service. The main duties include supervising the work of catering staff, monitoring and managing supplies within a budget and coordinating the preparation and serving of food.

The successful candidate will have the ability to supervise and motivate the team to deliver a high quality catering service. They will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to plan and organise their own and the team’s work to meet given priorities.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and health check along with two satisfactory references and a six month probation period. Applications will only be considered when submitted on a fully completed school application form. All applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.

If you would like an informal conversation about this role please contact the school at [e-mail] .

All applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 15 July via email to [e-mail].

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