Catering Supervisor

Sodexo Group; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free health and wellbeing app with 24h

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Salary Finance Platform

Sodexo Retirement Plan

Death in service benefit

Career growth & development tools

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible and dynamic work environment

Competitive compensation

Full training and protective uniform

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking a Catering Supervisor at Abingdon School to manage daily catering operations, uphold high service standards, ensure food quality and safety, and support staff training in a demanding school environment.

You will oversee service periods, maintain hygienic catering spaces, and collaborate with management to deliver smooth operations across events and day-to-day functions.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience within catering, hospitality, or food service environments.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience working in busy catering operations serving large numbers of customers.
• Good knowledge of food safety, food hygiene, and allergen legislation.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, professional, and customer focused attitude.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Experience with stock control and food cost management.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (essential)
• NVQ Level 2 in Catering, Hospitality, or equivalent qualification (desirable

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting catering staff during daily service periods
• Ensuring food is prepared, presented, and served to the highest standards
• Maintaining clean, safe, and organised catering areas at all times
• Supporting stock management, ordering, stock rotation, and waste control
• Monitoring food safety, allergen management, and hygiene compliance
• Providing excellent customer service and resolving day-to-day service issues
• Assisting with staff training, onboarding, and performance support
• Opening and closing catering facilities where required
• Working closely with the management team to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Supporting hospitality functions, events, and special occasions across the school

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Pressure handling

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

NVQ Level 2 in Catering/Hospitality

Job description

Position

Catering Supervisor

Location

Abingdon School, Park Road, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 1DE

Salary

£15.00/£16.00 per hour

Hours

40 hours per week

Working Pattern

5 out of 7 Working Pattern

Term Time Only

Plan Your Journey | Traveline OX14 1DE

Set within 35 acres of beautiful grounds in the heart of Abingdon and just 8 miles from Oxford, Abingdon School Foundation combines over 750 years of history with a modern and ambitious outlook. The Foundation is entering an exciting new chapter, becoming fully co-educational from 2026,and new summer camps launching in 2027.

At Abingdon, we help young people develop the confidence, skills and resilience they need to embrace their future. We encourage students to seize opportunities, appreciate their responsibilities toothers and contribute positively to society. The Foundation promotes a culture of respect, equality and inclusion, where diversity is celebrated and well being is a priority.

Known for excellence in academics, music, sport and the arts, Abingdon offers a caring and supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their best and try something new.

What You Will Do

As Catering Supervisor, you will support the day-to-day running of the catering operation, ensuring excellent service standards, food quality, and compliance across all areas.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and supporting catering staff during daily service periods
• Ensuring food is prepared, presented, and served to the highest standards
• Maintaining clean, safe, and organised catering areas at all times
• Supporting stock management, ordering, stock rotation, and waste control
• Monitoring food safety, allergen management, and hygiene compliance
• Providing excellent customer service and resolving day-to-day service issues
• Assisting with staff training, onboarding, and performance support
• Opening and closing catering facilities where required
• Working closely with the management team to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Supporting hospitality functions, events, and special occasions across the school

What You Bring

• Previous supervisory experience within catering, hospitality, or food service environments
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Experience working in busy catering operations serving large numbers of customers
• Good knowledge of food safety, food hygiene, and allergen legislation
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A positive, professional, and customer focused attitude
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Experience with stock control and food cost management
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate (essential)
• NVQ Level 2 in Catering, Hospitality, or equivalent qualification (desirable

What We Offer:

• Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong to a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.
• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice and support with work-related or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24 hour virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A death in service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues contribute to the environment while keeping fit.
• Volunteering opportunities to enable all colleagues to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• A flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland(Scotland).

Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.