Unit Catering Supervisor

Sullivan Upper School; Holywood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job description

Do you have a passion for food, leadership skills, and the ability to run a fast-paced kitchen? The Silver Robin at Sullivan Upper School is looking for an experienced Unit Catering Supervisor to manage its thriving school restaurant.

Unit Catering Supervisor
Holywood, BT18 9EP

*Part time, 32.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 7:45am - 2:45pm)
*Permanent (term time)
*£14.53 - £15.25 per hour (£22,803 - £23,936)

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

The Silver Robin restaurant is at the heart of Sullivan Upper School, serving over 550 meals daily to enthusiastic pupils and staff. We take pride in offering nutritious, balanced, and high-quality meals, ensuring a welcoming and efficient service. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining and improving our well-loved catering service.

The Role

As our Unit Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading a team of up to 15 staff and ensuring the efficient daily operation of our catering service. You'll oversee everything from meal preparation to hygiene and safety standards, ensuring an exceptional experience for our students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the daily operations of the Silver Robin restaurant
2. Plan and prepare high-quality meals with portion control in mind
3. Manage special dietary requirements and balanced nutritional menus
4. Ensure compliance with hygiene and health & safety regulations
5. Supervise and motivate a team of up to 15 catering staff
6. Organise and monitor food service points and meal transportation
7. Handle budgeting, menu planning, and cost control
8. Promote the school's catering service and increase meal uptake
9. Maintain cleanliness and security within the unit
10. Deputise for the Catering Manager when required

Benefits:

At Sullivan Upper School, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits including:

1. Term-time working schedule - enjoy school holidays off!
2. Generous holiday entitlement (13 statutory holidays + 22 annual leave days)
3. Cycle to Work Scheme
4. Benenden Healthcare membership
5. Free on-site parking
6. Option to purchase daily school meals for just £0.30

The Ideal Candidate

A strong leader with catering experience and a passion for great food.

1. 2+ years in a senior catering role
2. People management & training skills
3. Knowledge of food hygiene, health & safety
4. Understanding of nutrition & portion control
5. Ability to prepare & present meals to a high standard
6. Budgeting & organisational skills
7. Flexible, reliable & works well under pressure

Desirable:

1. Catering Qualification (NVQ Level 2/City & Guilds)
2. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
3. Trainer Skills & staff training experience
4. Marketing skills for event promotion
5. Knowledge of Nutritional Standards for schools in NI

Join our team and make a difference in school catering! We look forward to receiving your application.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Closing Date: 31st March 2025