Cook Supervisor
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Job Summary
Cook Supervisor
30 hours per week Part Time
Permanent
Term Time 1 week 44.67 weeks per year
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Cook Supervisor to join Cidari Multi Academy Trust and play a key role in the delivery of a high quality compliant and efficient school catering service.
Based within St Georges Church of England Secondary Academy you will be responsible for supervising the day to day operations of the kitchen supporting food preparation and service overseeing standards of hygiene and food safety and guiding the catering team to deliver a positive dining experience for pupils and staff. You will work closely with the Catering and Hospitality Group Manager to ensure menus are delivered to standard costs are controlled and legislative requirements are fully met.
This is a hands on role that requires strong organisational skills a good understanding of school catering standards and the ability to lead and motivate others. It is well suited to someone who takes pride in their work enjoys working in a fast paced environment and understands the importance of a well run catering provision in supporting the school day.
The right candidate will have:
- A recognised and relevant qualification in catering or hospitality at Level 4 or equivalent
- GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
- A proven ability to lead and motivate teams across multiple sites
- A high level of communication and organisational skills
- The ability to use relevant technology and catering systems
- A can-do attitude and strong customer service ethos
- A commitment to the health wellbeing and positive experience of pupils through the catering provision
What we offer:
- A warm welcome from a happy school family with a strong Christian ethos.
- Flexible term-time hours.
- Confident and enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
- The active support of parents and governors.
- Strong links with our local church schools and community.
- Opportunities for professional and personal development.
- Motivated and experienced Local Governing Comittee and central Cidari Trust team.
- Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family.
- Employment within a Trust committed to equality of opportunity and nationally and locally negotiated pay arrangements.
- Terms and conditions protected through a formal trade union recognition agreement with all the major education and support staff unions and supported through regular JCNC meetings.
- Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox.
- Cycle to work scheme.
Closing date: Monday 5th January 2026 at 12pm
Proposed interview date: Monday 12th January 2026
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.
We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust established in November 2013 a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.
Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Hotel Experience
- Taleo
- Cake Decorating
- Cooking
- Baking
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
