Senior Catering Supervisor Job DescriptionnnVanrath is assisting in the recruitment of a Senior Catering Supervisor for a large public sector body in Belfast on a temporary basis.nWhat We Offer\n• 35 hours per week\n• £12.94-£13.84 per hour\n• 28 days annual leave.\nnAbout Your Next EmployernnTo be responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of a catering service, requiring team participation to provide an efficient hygienic service, achieve customer satisfaction, and promote sales within the units.nYour ResponsibilitiesnService Delivery/Operational Issues\n• Organise and supervise food service, including all aspects, service points, and the transportation of meals.\n• Actively promote the service through parents, principals, and customers to increase the uptake of meals.\n• Evaluate the kitchen and dining centres, if applicable, to ensure they meet current standards of food safety legislation.\n• Ensure all catering practice complies with appropriate Health and Safety Legislation.\n• Secure the unit.\n• Maintain effective communication links with the school on all aspects of service delivery.\n• Conduct regular staff meetings to maintain effective communication at all levels.nPeople Management\n• Supervise and direct other employees, allocating duties and work rotas, where employed at a transporting kitchen, also incorporating the work routine of the Catering Assistants and operational issues of dining centres.\n• Participate in implementing policies relating to staff issues, such as managing attendance, disciplinary actions, and grievances.\n• Provide induction and ongoing staff training.nFinancial\n• Complete clerical duties associated with the efficient running of the kitchen, including cash handling.\n• Manage all resources, including food, labour, overheads, and equipment.nAbout YounEssential Qualifications and Experience:\n• Hold either (A) or (B):\n• NVQ level 2 in food preparation and cooking, or City & Guilds 706-1 & 706-2, or equivalent or higher relevant qualification, OR\n• Three years' experience of food preparation and cooking within a catering establishment.nDesirable Skills:\n• Evidence of using Microsoft Word and Excel.nnExperience in delivering training is desirable.\n\nHave access to a suitable vehicle for Education Authority business or provide sufficient information to satisfy the employer that you have access to an alternative form of transport.