About The Service
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the vision and drive to be part of a dynamic team in delivering high-quality school meals? Cardiff Council’s Education Catering Service provides over 28,000 nutritious meals daily across 115 primary, secondary, and special education schools, supporting the educational attainment and well-being of our children and young people.
About the job
At Cardiff Council’s Education Catering Service, we believe that every child deserves access to nutritious, delicious meals that fuel their learning and growth. Our vision is to enhance the educational experience of children and young people across Cardiff by ensuring they receive the best possible mealtime experience.
As the Performance Management and Compliance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with all food and other legislation, regulations, standards, and statutory and Council-wide processes. You will support the development of a performance management culture within Education Catering, driving service improvement and enhanced accountability.
As a Performance Management and Compliance Officer, you will develop and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with legislative and policy requirements through systematic audits. You will support the development and administration of performance management systems, manage training courses for staff induction, food safety, and nutritional compliance, and foster strong relationships with school leaders and stakeholders. Additionally, you will report on performance, quality, and compliance issues, and support the development of strategic plans to align with the Directorate Delivery Plan.
We Will Offer You
- Impactful Work: Be part of a service that directly contributes to the educational success and well-being of children and young people.
- Professional Growth: Opportunities for career development and training in a supportive environment.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are seeking someone with proven experience in performance management and compliance, preferably within the food service or education sector. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with a genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to develop and implement effective strategies.
Additional information
For further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact Judith Gregory, Education Catering Business Manager, jgregory@cardiff.gov.uk.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
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