Catering Services Co-Ordinator

Job title: Catering Services Co-Ordinator

Responsible to: Care Quality Lead

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: £35,049.49 per annum

Hours of Work: 37.5

Pattern of Work: Rotational shift pattern inclusive of weekends and bank holidays

Annual Leave: 32 days (inclusive of 7 days public holiday) rising to 40 with years of service

"Staff genuinely care and it's not just a job. They don't give up on me, they don't abandon me, and they want the best. This place has changed my life” - Quote from a young person

“The Service has gone that extra mile to meet significant level of need. No other service in Scotland would offer a placement. Good Shepherd Centre have excelled expectations for this young person. The service is very good. Supportive, consistent, and caring” – Quote from a Social Worker

“Our purpose is to provide a positive, life-changing experience for young people through individual care, education and skills development focused on promoting young people’s mental and emotional wellbeing and longer-term positive outcomes.”

The Good Shepherd Centre (GSC) campus just outside Bishopton offers young people a safe, nurturing and caring environment set in fabulous grounds with a garden wildlife trail and outdoor sports facility. On-campus there are three secure care houses, a close support house & a semi-independent living cottage. Young people who live with us continue their education in our school, on campus, or attend further education out with the campus.

This is an exciting time to join Team GSC as we seek to build on our strong reputation for relational practice and through delivering ambitious strategic goals to #Keep The Promise.

GSC offers employees a great benefits package and you will be joining an enthusiastic and dedicated team.

Young people referred to us have experienced significant difficulties in their lives, and many will have faced traumatic and harmful situations and may be experiencing psychological distress; mental health problems; and problems coping with managing feelings and day to day life. We offer a place of safety and nurture where we support young people and their families, alongside the professionals involved in their lives, to make sense of these experiences and to build hope, coping skills and goals for the future.

The Catering Services Co-Ordinator will be responsible for leading, coordinating and developing all aspects of GSC's food and catering offer.

At GSC we know that ‘we are what we eat’ And we know the importance of food quality, choice, nutrition and variety to feed our children’s imaginations and appetite for life. We’re looking for a dynamic, creative, and forward‑thinking Catering Services Co-Ordinator who can inspire our team, elevate our catering offer, and meet the needs and preferences of children and young people now. You will champion a high‑quality, young‑person‑focused catering service that goes beyond the main kitchen. You’ll blend leadership, innovation, and operational flair to deliver nutritious, appealing meals while ensuring exceptional standards, smart cost control and building positive relationships. You’ll ensure full compliance with all food hygiene, health & safety and GSC policies and requirements, reinforcing our commitment to safety and wellbeing.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & Strathclyde Pension Fund
• Consistent, family friendly hours (no late nights)
• Lunch and snacks provided
• Free onsite parking at rural campus with gym & shower access (outwith working hours)
• Blue Light Card
• Uniform & onsite laundry
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on young people’s lives in a purpose driven organisation
• BHSF health cash plans, employee assistance programmes

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact the HR Department on hrdepartment@gsc.scot or 01505-864500.

We are developing an innovative selection process to have a focus on values and engagement with young people.

To apply, please complete our application form on our website by clicking the link.

Pre-Employment Medical Questionnaires will be undertaken prior to confirmation of employment. All convictions whether spent or unspent must be declared. These posts are regulated work with children 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. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.