GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above, or equivalent - Essential
An appropriate Catering qualification at least a Level 3 - Essential
Further Education qualifications relevant to the field - Desirable
Experience of working in a Catering environment (at least 2 years) - Essential
Experience of cooking and catering, including occasional functions - Essential
Experience of working in a school or similar establishment - Desirable
Line Management of staff - Desirable
Able to supervise a team of staff, delegating as required - Essential
Knowledge of current legislation and requirements included in DFE guidelines for the provision of school meals - Essential
Knowledge of the importance of health and safety and food hygiene in a catering environment - Essential
Promoting the catering service and healthy eating options to its customers - Desirable
Dealing with catering suppliers both for produce and equipment - Desirable
Effective ICT skills - Desirable
Able to communicate effectively with people of all ages and levels - Essential
Ability to ensure a high-quality service, which meets appropriate standards - Essential
Effective numeracy skills to support Finance related tasks, e.g. reports to Governors - Essential
Ability to cater for specific individual needs - Desirable
Liaising with outside agencies regarding catering legislation and guidance - Desirable
Effective administrative skills to support appropriate tasks e.g., completion of records - Desirable
Able to form good relationships with students, staff, and service users - Essential
Able to work flexibly to meet deadlines and respond to unplanned situations - Essential
Initiative and ability to prioritise one's own work - Essential
Desire to enhance and develop skills and knowledge through CPD - Essential
Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding - Essential
Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety - Essential
Commitment to the school's ethos, aims and its whole community - Essential