QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Start Date: 1st September 2025

SALARY: £25,185 PER ANNUM

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cook Supervisor to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)
This is a Grade 3, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £21,662 and the full time equivalent is £25,185.
We’re looking for:
A suitably qualified Cook Supervisor, you must hold or be working towards NVQ Level 2 Food Preparation and Cooking or an equivalent qualification with operational experience of a catering facility, where high standards of food quality, service and attention to detail are paramount.
The ideal candidate will adhere to pre-planned menus to ensure compliance with legislative client requirements and customer needs, support the Catering Manager in managing a team and be responsible for human resources including training and development, managing attendance, and completing payroll returns.
They will also need to provide a customer focused service, which is courteous and responsive and always meets the client’s needs.

ABOUT US

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage a quality, cost effective catering service in accordance with service level agreements (SLAs) or contracts and legislative requirements.
• Adhere to pre-planned menus to ensure compliance with legislative client requirements and customer needs.
• Carry out efficient financial administration, following Prospere Trust financial regulations.
• Provide a customer focused service, which is courteous and responsive and always meets the client’s needs.
• Support the Catering Manager in managing the team in promoting equal opportunities in the workplace and delivering services, which are accessible and appropriate to the diverse needs of service users