Catering and Nutrition Team Leader

Nottingham City Council; Arnold; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Arnold seeks an experienced Catering & Nutritional Team Leader to manage catering teams across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and delivering high-quality service. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and experience in catering management. The role offers competitive pay, leave entitlements, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great leave entitlement

Access to a generous pension scheme

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience in catering management, ideally in adult provision or similar settings.
• A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, and organise cooks and kitchen assistants.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Deliver nutritious meals that meet individual dietary and cultural requirements.
• Monitor budgets and manage stock effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Food safety knowledge

Team management

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Catering & Nutritional Team Leader to manage our catering teams across multiple sites. You will supervise staff, ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, and deliver a high-quality catering service.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, and organise cooks and kitchen assistants.


• Ensure adequate staffing and deployment of catering staff.


• Implement recruitment, induction, training, and performance management processes.


• Ensure compliance with food safety, environmental health, and health and safety standards.


• Deliver nutritious meals that meet individual dietary and cultural requirements.


• Maintain clean and safe catering and dining environments.


• Respond to feedback from citizens and families regarding food and dining experiences.


• Support food-related social and leisure activities.


• Monitor budgets, manage stock, and procure quality food cost-effectively.


• Strong leadership and team management skills.


• Knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and nutrition standards.


• Excellent communication and organisational skills.


• Proactive, enthusiastic, and collaborative approach.

Requirements

• Experience in catering management, ideally in adult provision or similar settings.


• A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

Benefits & About Us

We provide high-quality catering services across our adult provision services, delivering nutritious meals and supporting the well-being of our citizens.

Nottingham City Council offers competitive pay, great leave entitlement, access to a generous pension scheme, and an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.