Job Description
Job description
Cook and Serve Supervisor
Permanent
Grade 2 £24, 027 - £25,++2 pro rata. We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate.
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 22.5 hours per week term time only; Working times are Monday - Friday Approx. +am to 1.30pm plus 6 days in the school holiday for cleaning & training.
St James Catholic School, Leach Heath Lane, Rednall, Birmingham, B45 +BN
Cityserve is the Birmingham City Council multi award-winning catering service for school meals providing fresh and nutritious food for school kitchens across the UK. Healthy eating is a continuous theme throughout all our menus, and we are committed to the well-being of pupils. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, delivers excellent customer service and can motivate and support team members.
As a Cook Serve Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:
• delivery of daily staff briefings;
• management of all food & non-food orders via an online computer system called Saffron;
• preparing, cooking and serving all meals for pupils;
• ensuring all food and health and safety regulations are followed;
• managing rotas and work routines for the staff;
• weekly online payroll submissions;
• staff training;
• management of attendance;
• managing employees breach of Birmingham City Council's Code of Conduct.
Essential Criteria:
• Experience in cooking on a large scale
• you will work collaboratively with school staff to ensure the first-class delivery of food in school kitchens;
• sound knowledge of nutritional standards in school food;
• good people skills;
• passion about food and customer service;
• great team player;
• good verbal and written communication skills;
• computer literate;
• hold Intermediate Food Hygiene Qualification.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this
You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them.
For informal enquires please contact lisa.o’sullivan@birmingham.gov.uk
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
Closing date 2nd December 2026 at 23.5+.
Ref: BCC263+
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Interviews for this post will take place face to face. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements , before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
Job description and person specification
Cook and Serve Supervisor
Permanent
Grade 2 £24, 027 - £25,++2 pro rata. We are a Living Wage Employer, and all our roles will be paid as such where the pay scales are below the Living Wage rate.
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Working 22.5 hours per week term time only; Working times are Monday - Friday Approx. +am to 1.30pm plus 6 days in the school holiday for cleaning & training.
St James Catholic School, Leach Heath Lane, Rednall, Birmingham, B45 +BN
Cityserve is the Birmingham City Council multi award-winning catering service for school meals providing fresh and nutritious food for school kitchens across the UK. Healthy eating is a continuous theme throughout all our menus, and we are committed to the well-being of pupils. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment, delivers excellent customer service and can motivate and support team members.
As a Cook Serve Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:
• delivery of daily staff briefings;
• management of all food & non-food orders via an online computer system called Saffron;
• preparing, cooking and serving all meals for pupils;
• ensuring all food and health and safety regulations are followed;
• managing rotas and work routines for the staff;
• weekly online payroll submissions;
• staff training;
• management of attendance;
• managing employees breach of Birmingham City Council's Code of Conduct.
Essential Criteria:
• Experience in cooking on a large scale
• you will work collaboratively with school staff to ensure the first-class delivery of food in school kitchens;
• sound knowledge of nutritional standards in school food;
• good people skills;
• passion about food and customer service;
• great team player;
• good verbal and written communication skills;
• computer literate;
• hold Intermediate Food Hygiene Qualification.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this
You must upload a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered. Please do not attach CVs as we do not accept them.
For informal enquires please contact lisa.o’sullivan@birmingham.gov.uk
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
Closing date 2nd December 2026 at 23.5+.
Ref: BCC263+
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Interviews for this post will take place face to face. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further information
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements , before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
Job description and person specification
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Cook Serve Supervisor position is now open for candidates interested in the Cook / Chef Jobs sector. This role in Birmingham offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Cook / Chef Jobs is a plus.
