Catering Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an enthusiastic Catering Supervisor to enhance the catering service in a Birmingham secondary academy. You will lead the catering team, oversee food production, maintain hygiene standards, and ensure a positive dining experience for students. The ideal candidate will have large-scale catering experience, a Hygiene Certificate, and a commitment to healthy eating. Full-time, term-time position with hours Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale catering, ideally in education.
• Essential Hygiene Certificate, catering qualification desirable.
• Positive approach and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of menus and food production.
• Oversee meal service and food preparation.
• Maintain hygiene and safety records.
• Manage stock, ordering, deliveries and cost control.
• Lead and develop catering staff.

Skills

Large-scale catering experience

Strong organisation skills

Leadership skills

Commitment to healthy eating

Education

Hygiene Certificate

Catering qualification

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is supporting a Birmingham secondary academy seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Catering Supervisor to join their team. This is a key role at an exciting time, as the school works to improve its catering service and provide an enjoyable, high-quality dining experience for students.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take a lead role in the day‑to‑day running of the catering service, ensuring high standards of food production, hygiene, safety and customer care. This position is full time, term‑time plus one week (37.5 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 07:00‑15:00). Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of menus and food production
• Oversee meal service, food preparation and safe storage
• Maintain accurate hygiene and safety records
• Manage stock, ordering, deliveries and cost control
• Lead, support and develop catering staff
• Promote excellent service and a positive dining experience
• Contribute to financial monitoring and reporting

Ideal Candidate

• Experience in large‑scale catering, ideally in education
• Hygiene Certificate (essential); catering qualification desirable
• Strong organisation and leadership skills
• Positive approach, high standards and commitment to healthy eating
• Enhanced DBS required

If you are motivated and passionate about delivering a great school catering service, apply today.

To apply, please submit your CV today! Or Thea Fraser on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed) for immediate consideration!

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to adhere to this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.