Catering Supervisor

Responsible to:      Executive Principal/Head of School

Responsible for:     All permanent/temporary/occasional catering staff at the above-named establishment.

Academy Vision and Values

We aim to give all in our care the best possible start for life; laying down the foundations they will need to build resilient and happy lives filled with hope and aspiration for the future. This is achieved within a safe, loving, Christian environment where all are encouraged to flourish both academically and spiritually.

Politeness; friendship; creativity; compassion; honesty; stewardship.

Purpose and values of department

To be responsible for the operation of the catering service to the required standard of the school specifications laid down by the Catering Service; the management and development of staff.

Support to Pupils

• Skilled cooking and preparation activities Preparation of special dietary meals Ordering supplies Control of hygiene and health and safety Record Keeping Direction, supervision and training of staff Operational control of service points Serving meals Setting up and clearing away of service points Movement of furniture and dining equipment Washing up Cleaning kitchens, equipment and surrounding areas Cleaning dining furniture and equipment Adjustment of casual staffing levels Collection and reconciliation of monies in consultation with Office Manager/Business Manager Other related duties as directed.

Support to Other Staff  

• Assistance at Outside Catering Functions Emergency Feeding.

Professional Accountabilities

The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.  In addition they are to contribute to the achievement of the academy’s objectives through:

Safeguarding

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons you are responsible for or come into contact with.

Financial Management

• Personally accountable for delivering services efficiently, efficiently within budget and to implement any approved savings and investment allocated to the service area.

People Management

• To comply and engage with people management polices and processes
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the academy. 
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals.
• Attend and participate in regular meetings.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Recognise own strengths, areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.

Equalities

• Ensure that all work is completed with a commitment to equality and anti-discriminatory practice, as a minimum to standards required by legislation.

Climate Change

• Delivering energy conservation practices in line with the County Council’s corporate climate change strategy.

Health and Safety

• Ensure a work environment that protects people’s health and safety and that promotes welfare and which is in accordance with the County Council’s Health and Safety policy.

Note 1:

The content of this job description will be reviewed with the post holder on an annual basis in line with the School’s performance and development review policy.  Any significant change in level of accountability that could result in a change to the grade must be discussed with the post holder and the relevant trade union before submitting for re-evaluation.