Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Cook Supervisor to lead the day-to-day management of a busy kitchen, inspiring a team committed to preparing healthy, freshly made school meals for pupils and staff.



If you're eager to use your exceptional communication skills to empower pupils with essential life skills and you have a talent for preparing healthy and nutritious food, then you'll be in good company in the Catering team!

Salary:

20,635 to 22,396 per annum (pro rata for part time and calculated to term Time Only)

Contract Type:

Permanent, Term Time Only (plus 5 cleaning days, 39 weeks a year) Monday to Friday 8:00am to 2:15pm

Working Pattern:

Part-time (30 hours per week)

Location:

Herons Dale Primary School, Hawkins Cres, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6TN



What is term time only working? A term time only contract is for our staff who are employed to work only during periods when schools are open. Your pay is calculated on an annual basis and then you are paid over twelve equal monthly instalments.



Are you keen to learn more about a rewarding career in Catering?

Explore our Catering Opportunities page here.

About the Job


Our work in Catering and any given day can often feel quite different from the next! There will be some key responsibilities likely to feature in this role, including:


Oversee the catering service, including food preparation, cooking, and cleaning, ensuring all activities meet required standards and adhere to hygiene and safety protocols. Supervise staff members and facilitate necessary training to maintain a competent team. Provide written documentation related to Health & Safety, Food Safety legislation, and weekly reports using IT systems and email correspondence. Manage the business finances to ensure operations stay within the allocated fixed budgets. Operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment, adhering to established deadlines.

With a term time only contract that allows a work/life balance, great pension plus a range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers. There's never been a better time to join!


Required Qualifications and Skills


City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ Level 3 in Catering, or an equivalent qualification or demonstrable relevant experience. Level 2 Food Safety certification. Working knowledge of all applicable Food Hygiene and Health and Safety legislation. Experience in supervising or managing a team. Proven ability to monitor and manage budgets effectively to support the delivery of services within allocated resources. Comfortable organising your own workload and keen problem solver.

For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the attached.

Rewards and Benefits


We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.



Upon joining us you will have access to a range of benefits including the following:


A excellent

local government pension scheme

A Term Time Only (TTO) contract where you will only work during periods in which schools are open. A range of flexible working options, depending on your job role Maternity, paternity, dependency and adoption leave volunteering opportunities Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over 1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform. Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.

For a full list this can be found at our

Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information


The reference number for this role is

CPP01095.

For an informal conversation or for further information regarding the role, please contact Helen Turner at

helen.turner@westsussex.gov.uk

For an informal conversation regarding the application process, please contact Rosa Siracusa (Recruitment Specialist) at

Rosa.Siracusa@westsussex.gov.uk

For issues or queries regarding your application please contact

hrrecruitment@westsussex.gov.uk

.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.



We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our

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LOCATION

Shoreham area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Catering

CLOSING DATE

02 November 2025