Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Β· Ellesmere Port, North West
GCSE
Maths and English Grade C or above, or equivalent - Essential An
appropriate Catering qualification at least a Level 3 - Essential Further
Education qualifications relevant to the field - Desirable Experience
of working in a Catering environment (at least 2 years) - Essential
Experience of cooking and catering, including
occasional functions - Essential Experience
of working in a school or similar establishment - Desirable
Line Management of staff - Desirable Able to supervise a
team of staff, delegating as required - Essential Knowledge of
current legislation and requirements included in DFE guidelines for the
provision of school meals - Essential
Knowledge of the importance of health and safety
and food hygiene in a catering environment - Essential Promoting the
catering service and healthy eating options to its customers - Desirable Dealing with
catering suppliers both for produce and equipment - Desirable
Effective ICT skills - Desirable Able to communicate
effectively with people of all ages and levels - Essential Ability to ensure a
high-quality service, which meets appropriate standards - Essential
Effective numeracy skills to support Finance
related tasks, e.g. reports to Governors - Essential Ability to cater
for specific individual needs - Desirable Liaising with
outside agencies regarding catering legislation and guidance - Desirable
Effective administrative skills to support
appropriate tasks e.g., completion of records - Desirable
Able
to form good relationships with students, staff, and service users - Essential
Able
to work flexibly to meet deadlines and respond to unplanned situations - Essential
Initiative
and ability to prioritise oneβs own work - Essential
Desire
to enhance and develop skills and knowledge through CPD - Essential
Commitment
to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding - Essential
Recognition
of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety - Essential
Commitment to the schoolβs ethos, aims and its
whole community - Essential