Catering Supervisor

Elior Inc; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Elior is recruiting for a school catering role at Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy. You will be responsible for creating a positive dining experience for students, supporting daily catering operations, and guiding a team to deliver high-quality meals.

The role involves hands-on food preparation, stock and kitchen organisation, and maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety. DBS checks and references are required for shortlisted candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or education catering environment.
• Ability to guide and develop a team to deliver high-quality service.
• Hands-on with food preparation to ensure meals meet a great standard.
• Strong organisational skills for a fast-paced catering operation.
• Commitment to food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Willingness to support daily operations and rosters.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive, welcoming dining experience for students.
• Support smooth day-to-day running of the catering operation.
• Guide, encourage and develop your team to deliver a high-quality operation.
• Get hands-on with food preparation to ensure meals are consistently delivered.
• Help manage stock, deliveries, and kitchen organisation.
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Stock management

Food hygiene

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Customer service

Job description

• Create a positive, welcoming dining experience for our students to enjoy, fresh, nutritious meals
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the catering operation and service
• Guide, encourage and develop your team, helping to deliver a high quality and efficient operation
• Get hands-on with the food preparation, ensuring meals are consistently delivered to a great standard
• Help manage stock, deliveries, and kitchen organisation
• Ensure high standards of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness are maintained. Experience in a catering or education catering environment
• A natural ability to support and motivate others, with a team-first approach
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a fast-paced catering operation
• Good understanding of food hygiene, safety practices and compliance standards
• A proactive, hands-on approach to supporting daily operations
• Genuine passion for delivering quality food and service

At Rosehill Methodist Primary Academy, part of Taylor Shaw, we believe healthy food fuels young minds, and we're passionate about serving delicious, nutritious meals in schools and colleges across the UK. Every meal is fresh, sustainable, and packed with goodness - because we know young people deserve the best.

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references.

We're a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day. And here's the best part - 87% of our team say they're proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you're listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you're passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!