Deputy Cook - Ward End Primary School

Deputy Cook - Ward End Primary School, Ingleton Road, B8 2RA

Permanent

Grade A - £24,796 - £27,254

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday term time only, daily hours to be confirmed.

Location - Ward End Primary School, Ingleton Road, B8 2RA

To include 3 cleaning days and 5 teacher training days

Salary is on a pro rata basis

Cityserve is a Birmingham City Council catering service for school meals providing fresh and nutritious food for school kitchens across the UK. Healthy eating is a continuous theme throughout all of our menus and we are committed to the wellbeing of pupils. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, delivers excellent customer service, and is able to motivate and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and cooking meals for pupils
• Assist in planning and controlling all aspects of the service
• Keeping the kitchen clean & tidy
• Assist in costing, stocktaking and keeping appropriate records using IT skills
• ILearning and Oracle
• Assist with staff training
• Assist in maintaining a menu with balanced diets and allergen control
• Be aware of the care users' needs and dietary preferences
• Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Catering Supervisor

Previous kitchen experience is essential to this role.

Qualifications

• Good people skills
• Passion about food and customer service
• Great team player
• Food Safety Level 3
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Allergy Awareness Certificate
• Experience in a similar environment
• High standards and quality drive
• A 'can do' attitude

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Proof of right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.