Unit Supervisor

Job description

About the role

Unit Supervisor

Grade 6 - £13.92 per hour

This is your opportunity to join our customer-focussed team as the Council seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of Bury's younger generation. As part of our busy catering service, you'll get full training and we will provide you with opportunities to develop further within the service including a range of apprenticeships.

We are looking for candidates who have experience in catering services and relevant experience at a supervisory level or looking for their next step up the ladder. You will need to be able to communicate effectively, motivate and lead the team. You will also need to develop and improve relationships with the Head Teacher, Business Manager and the rest of the school team.

You need to have an NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Food Production and Cookery or an equivalent qualification in Food Preparation and Cooking and Basic Food Safety.

Please note that dependant on service cover, you may be required to move locations. You will also be required to work 2 cleaning days over August.

About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way

Benefits of working for Bury Council
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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

Next steps

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Bonni Meert on 01612537681