Acorn Education Trust is looking for a Catering Supervisor to join its dedicated and friendly catering team at Kingdown School and provide a high-quality catering service which supports the well-being of pupils and staff, including meeting school catering and health and safety standards.
Working Hours: Part Time (37.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, term-time only). Required: ASAP
Kingdown School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18 years. We have a strong reputation in the local community and beyond, built on an unswerving focus on the quality of teaching and learning and great pastoral care. Ranked in the top 10 secondary schools in Wiltshire, our school is located in the charming garrison town of Warminster, with excellent links to Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and the South-West. We are an academy under Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.
Reporting to the Executive Chef, the successful candidate will be highly organised and consistent, with experience working in a similar environment at management level. You will have a good practical aptitude, strong culinary skills and a solid knowledge of culinary production. An understanding of the routines and legislative requirements for working in school/industrial catering is advantageous for the role, as is the ability to observe and implement health and safety regulations.
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a Level 2 food safety certificate or NVQ equivalent;
- Has a solid understanding of food handling, preparation and hygiene;
- Has strong culinary skills and knowledge in culinary production;
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils and staff;
- Is organised with a practical aptitude;
- Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
- Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
- Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;
- Can observe and implement health and safety regulations;
- Can thrive working in a busy environment;
- Has previous experience in a similar role (advantageous);
- Has a positive and flexible attitude.
We can offer the successful candidate:
- An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
- A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
- Opportunities for training and progression;
- The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
- A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact: 01985-801055.
Closing Date: Friday 13th June 2025 at 12pm
Interview Date: TBC