Unit Catering Supervisor

SIPS Education Catering Services are looking to recruit a dedicated Unit Catering Supervisor to ensure the smooth running of a production kitchen. Under the direction of the Area Manager, assist with the management and provision of school meals to a consistent standard within the kitchen. You will use your skills to ensure that a quality, customer focused, and cost-effective service is delivered that meets all Statutory requirements. In return, we offer a competitive salary, access to West Midland's pension scheme. You also will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises employees who go beyond the plate. The post is a 32.50 hour, Monday - Friday term-time contract Your key responsibilities will include:

• Cooking meals from fresh ingredients in line with specific menu guidelines
• Managing and motivating a Team
• Undertake all administrative duties associated to the kitchen
• Ensuring food Hygiene and Health and safety guidelines are adhered to
• Relationship Management with stakeholders
  
  At least 5 years' experience in a quality catering environment, with specific experience in a special education setting
• Excellent people skills, able to lead and develop a team
• Passion about food and customer service
• Knowledge and understanding of food allergens and special diets
• Superb culinary skills
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• High standards and be quality driven
• Excellent organisational & communication skills
• A "Can do" attitude, This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
  
  SIPS education is a not-for-profit organisation based in the Black Country. Our knowledge of local communities in the area makes us unique as a specialist support services provider in the education sector., Founded in 2012, SIPS Education is a mutual company majority owned by the education settings that we provide services to. Every new client who comes to us for service provision becomes an owner in our business.
We are a not for profit company which enables us to invest in the business and provide bespoke services based on your individual school needs. We also have one over-riding focus: to improve outcomes for children and young people through the provision of high quality school support and school improvement services. SIPS Education has a large team of teaching practitioners, educational professionals and support staff who are fully committed to sharing their expertise and best practice experience. Combined, this represents a huge body of knowledge covering all schools, all ages and all disciplines, both in the classroom and in support of areas such as IT and governance. We can deliver these as stand-alone services, or in combination, and either wholly, or in close partnership with your colleagues in school. Look on us as an extension of your teaching staff, and as an organisation that shares your passion for teaching and for giving young people a rewarding learning experience. In all our work, we strive to deliver quality and exceed expectations. In all our services, we aim for versatility and responsiveness.