Job Description

Job Advert (External)

Catering Unit Supervisor - Ref: EE01425

G5: 13.68 - 15.58 per hour.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable individual to manage a team tasked with providing a prerequisite number of school meals. This will include being responsible for the organisation of the kitchen, the ordering of food and provisions and the overall quality of the service provided. You will ensure that the kitchen complies with relevant legislation, particularly food safety and health and safety. In return, we offer excellent pay rate, uniform and access to training.


We currently have a vacancy for the position of Unit Supervisor within the following school;

Meadow View JMI School

Frampton Way

Great Barr

Birmingham

B43 7UJ

Hours per week: 30 hours

Times: Monday-Friday 7.45 am - 1.45 pm -Please note that work hours are indicative of the requirements of the post. Start and end times may vary (within the hours stated) dependant on the needs of the service.

Term time only (38 weeks per year)

To apply you must be able to demonstrate relevant experience in a school catering environment, menu development and staff supervision. Applicants will also be required to hold NVQ level 2 or 3 in a catering area or equivalent and the Essential food hygiene certificate or be willing to study towards it.


Walsall Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Completion of a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check may be a requirement of this post.


This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English


View: and Employee Specification


Closing date: Monday 2nd June 2025

Important note:

When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification.

If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted.

Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.



Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits . Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.



We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.

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Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.

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