Senior Catering Support Officer Job Vacancy in Aberdeenshire

Required Monday to FridayYou will support the Area Catering Officer in the delivery of the school catering service and respond to operational issues. You are an enthusiastic and motivated team worker who has the ability to train and instruct staff working in school kitchens. You also have experience of large scale catering at supervisory level and previous involvement in development and improvement of service delivery. You must hold a relevant catering qualification. An Intermediate Hygiene Certificate is desirable. The ability to travel throughout Aberdeenshire is essential.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An offer of employment by Aberdeenshire Council will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory. The preferred candidate will also be required to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Check from other countries as deemed necessary. An offer of employment by Aberdeenshire will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.

Employed to work school session only, but contracted for 44.85 weeks, which includes holiday pay

Informal Enquires to: Ruth Mackintosh 01467 627515 or Fiona Frost 01467 627504

The majority of posts within Aberdeenshire Council fall into one of the categories as detailed on the Worksmart website – http://worksmart.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/

Job Purpose
Provides training service and supports the Area Catering Officer to cover the catering operation within schools.

Main Tasks
• Inducts new Catering Service staff
• Trains and coaches staff
• Cover in operations as required
• Be part of the recruitment panel, and take part in leeting
• Analyse menus for HMI reports
• Deliver presentations on Health and Safety matters for kitchen staff
• Conduct risk assessments
• Cover for Area Catering Officer when not available
• Write and edit work rota/ Kitchen Day Planner

Job Reference: ABS9094
Closing Date: 13-May-2011