Catering Chef Supervisor

eTeach UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is looking for an experienced chef to join its Hospitality and Catering Team. The role involves hands-on collaboration with students to produce over 400 portions during lunch services in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have extensive experience in high-volume catering, strong food safety knowledge and excellent leadership skills. This position offers attractive benefits including support for professional development and private healthcare.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Competitive pension scheme

Professional development support

Free on-site parking and breakfast

Private healthcare

Dedicated staff wellbeing days

Qualifications

• Proven track record in high-volume catering or commercial kitchen environments.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality control standards.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily food production and service in a busy kitchen.
• Support students in live training environments and role-modelling excellence.
• Maintain professional standards during meal service.

Skills

High-volume catering experience

Food safety knowledge

Strong communication skills

Leadership and training skills

Time management

Job description

Overview

Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is a bold, ambitious institution where excellence, equality, diversity, equity and inclusion aren’t just ideals—they’re our everyday mission. We create a welcoming, empowering environment where learners and staff reach their full potential and step confidently toward their future aspirations.

Key Details

Scale: 5, Starting at £18,842
Contract: Permanent, term time only at 39 weeks
Hours per week: 24, Monday – Thursday, 07:00 – 13:00

Role Summary

We are seeking to appoint an experienced chef to join our Hospitality and Catering Team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced chef who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, producing 400+ portions per lunch service, to work in a unique education setting led by student chefs under the lecturer.

Responsibilities

• Hands‑on working alongside Head Chef Lecturer and students – coordinating daily food production and service, ensuring the smooth running of a busy commercial catering college kitchen.
• Confident managing volume, pressure, maintaining professional standards and balancing the immediate demands of current lunch service with proactive mise en place preparation for next day’s lunch.
• Supporting students in live training environments – role‑modelling industry excellence, guiding developing chefs and helping deliver high‑quality dishes efficiently and consistently.

Qualifications

• Experienced chef with a proven track record in high‑volume catering or commercial kitchen environments.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and quality control standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership and training skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage time efficiently.

Benefits

• Supportive and friendly colleagues
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Competitive pension scheme – LGPS
• High quality professional development
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free on‑site parking and breakfast
• Private healthcare – Benenden Health; free flu voucher, free onsite gym; access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year including confidential staff counselling service; health cash plans (Credit Union).
• Dedicated staff wellbeing days throughout the year, including a long wellbeing weekend.
• Rewards and recognition for employee outstanding service.

Application Process

To apply for this post, download the application form via FE Jobs or contact our Human Resources department. Closing date for applications: 5th January 2026 at 10am. Interviews to commence soon after closing date. Start date: ASAP.

EEO Statement

At Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students, and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone can study and work to the best of their abilities. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity & inclusion for all. All successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. As part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates, we may carry out online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, Shooters Hill Sixth Form College collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants in accordance with data protection obligations.