Catering Supervisor

The Staffordshire Schools Multi Academy Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Staffordshire Schools Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Catering Supervisor to oversee kitchen operations across its 6 Trust schools, delivering nutritious, budget-conscious meals for pupils.

We offer true flexibility with 7 weekly hours arranged around you, term-time working, and opportunities for extra hours during peak times such as menu rollouts and festive periods. You will travel between sites to lead and support kitchen teams.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and compliance documentation.
• Strong understanding of School Food Standards and menu costing.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills, travel between Trust sites.

Responsibilities

• Visit our 6 kitchen sites regularly to ensure hygiene standards, smooth day-to-day operations, and up-to-date compliance paperwork.
• Design creative, appealing menus that strictly adhere to national School Food Standards while working within set financial budgets.
• Act as a knowledgeable guide and support link for on-site kitchen teams.

Skills

Quality & Compliance

Menu Development

Operational Oversight

Job description

Are you a school catering professional looking for a rewarding role that offers ultimate flexibility around your personal life? We are seeking a proactive Catering Supervisor to oversee kitchen operations across our 6 Trust schools, ensuring high standards and nutritious, budget-conscious meals for our pupils.

What the Role Involves

• Quality & Compliance: Visit our 6 kitchen sites regularly to ensure immaculate hygiene standards, smooth day-to-day operations, and up-to-date compliance paperwork.

• Menu Development: Design creative, appealing menus that strictly adhere to national School Food Standards while working within set financial budgets.

• Operational Oversight: Act as a knowledgeable guide and support link for our on-site kitchen teams.

Why Join Us?

• True Flexibility: We will work with the successful candidate to structure your 7 weekly hours around what suits you best.

• Term-Time Working: Enjoy every school holiday off for optimal work-life balance.

• Earn Extra at Peak Times: Additional hours are available during major operational pushes, such as menu redesign rollouts and the festive Christmas period.

What We’re Looking For

• Practical knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and compliance documentation.

• Strong understanding of School Food Standards and menu costing.

• Excellent communication and time-management skills, with the ability to travel between Trust sites.