School Catering Manager/Cook

Catering Manager/Cook – Temporary Role

Monday to Friday 6.30 am – 1.30 pm

OP9 £16.63 per hour – Pay negotiable dependent on experience

Required to commence as soon as possible

Ulverston Victoria High School is an exceptional school which is defined equally by its high academic achievements and its warmth and inclusivity.  Our students and their teachers work hard, seek to achieve the very highest standards in all they do and are respectful of each other and of their community.

We are seeking to employ a temporary Catering Manager/Cook to cover for the absence of the current post holder, to commence as soon as possible.  The employment period will be reviewed on a monthly basis but it is expected to last a number of months.

This is a hands-on role managing the kitchen, supervising the Catering Assistants and ensuring that the meals are prepared and served on a timely basis in accordance with School Food Standards.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a busy school or commercial operation, and will lead and manage the catering team to prepare, cook and serve upwards of 900 covers per day over breakfast, morning break and lunch.

If you are a candidate who is an enthusiastic and committed team player and would like to join the strong and dedicated team in our Catering Department, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please view the job description and person specification our school website www.uvhs.uk for full details of the post.

Closing date for applications:     Wednesday 3^rd January 2024.

Interviews will be held on:          Week commencing 8^th January 2024.

Please provide a short covering letter together with a completed UVHS application form to Andrea Herman (HR Manager/Headteacher’s PA) at the following email address: recruitment@uvhs.uk

If you have any questions or queries relating to the application procedure, please do not hesitate to call Andrea Herman on 01229 483900 or email recruitment@uvhs.uk

Please would applicants email a scanned copy of their passport with the completed application form.

Please note that UVHS does not accept CV applications.

Ulverston Victoria High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, Revised September 2023, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of employment vetting checks including an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, an online vetting check, suitable references, Proof of Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory pre-employment health check and professional qualifications.