Food Service Leader
| Posting date: | 08 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 July 2025 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6QP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | b6f7f2b0-7aa4-4f60-9882-f605e37432ba |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience
Experience working with children
Experience of catering and food service
One year relevant experience in a school setting
Knowledge and understanding
Understanding of child protection, safeguarding and bullying issues and able to demonstrate understanding of own accountabilities
Understanding of food hygiene regulations
Proficient understanding of food allergies and modified diets
Awareness of school security regulations
Awareness of basic health and safety principles
Understanding of children’s playground culture
Skills and abilities
Ability to be consistent in quality of service and portion size
Ability to be firm and calm, and respond quickly to developing situations
Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and children
Ability to command respect
Ability to motivate and encourage pupils
What the school offers its staff
Supportive and collaborative culture
Delightful pupils, eager to interact
Spacious grounds
Experienced staff team
Professional development opportunities
Additional hours in classrooms possible
Commitment to safeguarding
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Experience
Experience working with children
Experience of catering and food service
One year relevant experience in a school setting
Knowledge and understanding
Understanding of child protection, safeguarding and bullying issues and able to demonstrate understanding of own accountabilities
Understanding of food hygiene regulations
Proficient understanding of food allergies and modified diets
Awareness of school security regulations
Awareness of basic health and safety principles
Understanding of children’s playground culture
Skills and abilities
Ability to be consistent in quality of service and portion size
Ability to be firm and calm, and respond quickly to developing situations
Ability to communicate effectively with other staff and children
Ability to command respect
Ability to motivate and encourage pupils
What the school offers its staff
Supportive and collaborative culture
Delightful pupils, eager to interact
Spacious grounds
Experienced staff team
Professional development opportunities
Additional hours in classrooms possible
Commitment to safeguarding
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.