Catering Supervisor

GFM; Boroughbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

GFM is seeking a Catering Supervisor to oversee delivered services at our facilities. You will supervise the team, support the manager, and ensure compliance with contractual, statutory, and QMS requirements while delivering within budget.

The role is term-time only, Monday to Friday, 7am–2pm, with travel to Rochdale and North Yorkshire schools as needed. Responsibilities include supervising food service, leading teams, managing stock and budgets, and ensuring HACCP and food hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar catering supervisory role.
• Level 2 catering qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ).
• Familiar with service level agreements and ability to deliver against them.
• Experience working to a set menu and within a defined cost-per-head structure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Analytical thinker with timely problem-solving.
• Strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivered catering services and supervise the departmental team.
• Deputise for the Catering Manager as required.
• Lead and develop teams with a focus on food hygiene training.
• Monitor budget, stock levels and waste reduction.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and high food hygiene standards.
• Develop menus with the Catering Manager to ensure variety.
• Ensure orders and service reflect client requirements.

Skills

Catering supervision

Food hygiene

Leadership

Communication skills

Menu planning

Education

Level 2 catering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

About The Role:

We are looking for a Catering Supervisor to oversee the delivered services for the function. You will be expected to effectively supervise the departmental team and support the departmental manager in their duties to ensure contractual, statutory and QMS compliance for the facilities management services and to ensure that the services are delivered within budgetary requirements and profitability improved year on year.

Hours of work: Please note this is a term time only role working Monday to Friday 7am - 2.00pm.

Travel: also be required to provide cover across our Rochdale and North Yorkshire schools, particularly in cases of supervisor absence due to sickness. They would get fuel allowance for traveling to North Yorkshire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure excellent food and food service is provided to all customers
• Deputise for the Catering Manager as required
• Lead and develop teams with a focus on food hygiene training
• Ensure team performance is evaluated and addressed through constructive feedback
• Ensure accurate completion of time sheets and their delivery within defined deadlines
• Manage stock levels, placing orders to meet demand and reduce waste
• Submit stock check reports to the Finance Department
• Monitor catering budget and ensure cost-effective use of resources
• Oversee HACCP monitoring and ensure food hygiene requirements are applied rigorously
• In-depth understanding of food hygiene and ensure its requirements are stringently applied
• Understanding of dietary and nutritional requirements of patients and to ensure that these are reflected in their food preparation
• Develop menus in collaboration with the Catering Manager to ensure variety and appeal
• Ensure client and service user orders are collected within the required deadlines and that food service accurately reflects these
• Responsible for vending machines and sales where applicable
• Ensure that excellent standards of cleanliness and food hygiene are applied throughout
• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, food storage areas, and equipment
• Ensure all resources, within your responsibility, are managed cost effectively in line with budget
• Regular liaison with other facilities teams and departments, site occupiers and service users
• Report any issues immediately that may affect the service user and service of the site

About You:

• Previous experience in a similar catering supervisory role is essential, with a deep understanding of food hygiene practices
• Level 2 catering qualification (Professional Cookery NVQ Diploma - Level 2 or Hospitality and Catering - Level 2 (City & Guilds)
• Familiar with service level agreements and ability to deliver against same
• Experience of working to a set menu and within a defined cost-per-head structure
• Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Analytical thinker, able to address problems and issues with a timely and systematic approach
• Ability to lead and manage people toward achieving desired goals
• Ability to build and maintain effective networks both internally and externally
• Knowledge of commercial kitchen management and processes and procedures
• Proactive and passionate about food and making a difference
• Resilient and adaptable and able to work autonomously and well under pressure
• Possess strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicting priorities and stakeholder concerns

About Us:

At GFM we pride ourselves on service, innovation and the ongoing relationships we have with our client. We are not simply a facilities management company.

By building lasting relationships with over 100 clients GFM have become one of the countries leading FM companies.

We offer a full spectrum of FM services, including maintenance, cleaning, catering, security, horticulture, environment and energy.

Which can be delivered as a single line or a tailored bundle, but what GFM do best is offer fully integrated bespoke solutions.

Safeguarding Statement:

Grosvenor House Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks, including reference checks and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to promoting diversity and equality in the workplace