Catering Supervisor

Aspens Services; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing contract catering company in Bristol is seeking a Chef Supervisor to lead a school catering team. This position is focused on delivering high-quality food and service while managing operational responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have a craft-based background using fresh ingredients, supervisory experience, and a solid understanding of financial management. Working hours are Monday to Friday during term time, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Training courses and apprenticeships

Competitive salary

Ability to work during school term time

Qualifications

• Experience in leading, developing, coaching, and motivating a kitchen team.
• Ability to manage stock, food, and labor costs effectively.
• Commitment to maintaining food and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operational and financial responsibilities.
• Drive sales through promotions and events.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure standards are met.

Skills

Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients

Knowledge of health and safety practices

Financial understanding of gross profit management

Supervisory experience

Experience within a similar environment

Job description

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Aspens Services Ltd is a market-leading contract catering company specialising in school food. By combining our understanding of the education sector and our knowledge of what's on trend in the food world, we encourage creativity and excitement in our kitchens, allowing our teams to do what they do best and provide fantastic food experiences for the children.

By providing excellent care and services to both clients and children, we have ensured the successful growth of the company, and to keep up with the rapid pace of this growth, we are now looking for an experienced Chef Supervisor to join the team.

The role:

As the Chef Supervisor, you will assist with operational and financial responsibilities for your school's catering facility, focusing on delivering the highest quality of food and service, as well as having the flair, originality, and ability to make this one of the best school catering offers in the area.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with leading, developing, coaching, training, and motivating the team in your kitchen

Assisting with the catering operation, including stock, food, and labour costs

Ensuring consistency of food and service standards delivered to the students and staff

Driving sales through monthly promotions and added-value events

Maintaining company systems & procedures, and legislation

Carrying out regular audits to ensure standards are being met

About you

We need someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional food and service to our schools along with the following skills and experience:

Craft-based experience using fresh ingredients

Knowledge of health and safety practices

Financial understanding of gross profit management and achieving sales targets

Supervisotry experience

Experience within a similar environment

Firstly, fantastic hours. You'll work Monday to Friday during school term time, meaning more time with friends and family and no working at Christmas!

This role is:

A 12-week fixed-term contract, based around term time

Highly competitive salary

You'll also benefit from:

Working for a fast-growing, ambitious company. There is no ceiling here in terms of where you can take your career

A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills, including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.

Please note, we do expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company.