School Data Inputter Administrator – Full Time – Milton Keynes

Salary: 12.71 per hourShift hours: Full Time

Job DescriptionJob Title: Simplicity Food, Data & Schools Support Administrator (20 – 25 hrs per week predominantly term time)Sector: Chartwells, State Schools, Simplicity TeamReports To: General Manager Chartwells Simplicity Customer Service team

Please note: This role is contracted to 43.6 weeks per year

Sector Overview:Simplicity is a service provision designed for schools without full production kitchens and/or with limited space. Ordering and daily support is via central support team ofwhich this role plays a key part.

Main Purpose of the Job: To place food and ambient orders for a designated group of schools in accordance with, and to, the standard required by Chartwells, the contract specification andstatutory regulations To provide daily support to those schools within area of responsibility To be the point of contact for contacting suppliers to raise/escalate any issues relating to supply of food and ambient products to those schools To ensure the General Manager is updated on a daily (or weekly) basis of any ordering or supply issues To be the first point of contact and support for the Group Manager and kitchen Team Leaders To manage, review and adjust all orders based on previous purchases/stock history and to review with school kitchen/cook supervisors where required

Key Responsibilities: Using both the forecasted meal numbers provided by the Regional Operations team and historical order data, prepare the excel food ordering sheets for each school,ready to place the food orders Place the food orders (including medical diets) for the designated schools into the Brakes system (via the internet) to meet the allocated delivery schedule by 1pm onyour final order days each week for the following week Check the Brakes confirmation orders to ensure all the necessary school orders have been placed and that there are no errors Place weekly ambient/stock orders as required via the Brakes system Expectation to be flexible with working hours with some work to be completed during school holidays.

Customer and Client Satisfaction To be polite, professional, and friendly with colleagues, clients, and schools To ensure the highest level of customer care is consistently delivered To demonstrate a can-do attitude towards individual colleague requests and strive to exceed their expectations To take personal responsibility for those schools responsible for Ask questions and be proactive to understand school kitchen and client needs

Preferred Employee Be prepared to assist colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as required Be prepared to complete all training. Have a can-do attitude

Operational Excellences By utilising resources available, work as effectively and efficiently as possible to ensure the food ordering and administration is provided to the agreed standards To produce the food ordering summary accurately and reliably Food and ambient ordering deadlines are adhered to Completes work to required standards

Person Specification Trustworthy and honest Strong communicator Self-starter Team player Diligent and has an eye for detail Flexibility

Essential Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook Proven track record in planning, organisation and time management Can work under pressure Ability to multi-task

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children’s Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/1310/J60801/52684648/WJ #State Schools

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!

Reference: com/1310/J60801/52684648/WJLocation: Milton Keynes…