Catering Supervisor

Edsential Community Interest Company; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused catering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Catering Supervisor to support operations at Delamere Outdoor Education Centre. This role requires experience in food preparation standards, team leadership, and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment. The company values training and development, offering competitive pay and numerous benefits, including a supportive team and opportunities for promotion within an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive monthly pay

Retail and leisure discounts

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Uniform provision

Government pension scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Opportunities for promotion

Term Time Holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in running a school kitchen is advantageous.
• Ability to empower and lead a team effectively.
• Proficiency in communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to high hygiene standards.
• Complete all necessary kitchen administration tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Relationship-building

Job description

Hours: 16‑25 Hours per week

Annualised hours to be used in term time.

Full Address: Delamere Outdoor Education Centre, Fox Howl, Ashton Road, Frodsham, WA6 6PA

Are you a passionate Catering Supervisor or a Kitchen Assistant looking for a progression opportunity? If so, this role is for you and we'd love you to join at our fantastic Delamere Outdoor Education Centre.

If successful, you will be supporting the Catering operations in running the service at Delamere Outdoor Education Centre. You’ll be representing both Edsential and our centre to ensure that all pupils have the best quality food and customer experience.

Edsential are proud to be the world’s first certified sustainable palm oil Catering company, providing fresh, high quality and nutritious food to our younger generation. We're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet.

If you want a better work life balance or need to work around home life this is an ideal opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting food to a high standard of hygiene and safe practice.
• Completion of all kitchen administration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of running a school kitchen would be advantageous.
• The ability to empower and lead a team.
• Ability to build relationships and promote a positive work environment.
• A lead by example attitude.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy customer facing role.

Benefits

• Competitive monthly pay.
• Access to benefits including retail and leisure discounts Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24‑7 Wellbeing Support and comprehensive wellbeing benefits.
• Uniform.
• Secure Future retirement income through the local government pension scheme.
• A friendly and supportive team.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for promotion.
• Term Time Holidays.

We take pride in training and inducting our employees, so everyone has the skills they require to successfully carry out their role. In return, we want your commitment to work hard and to make a big difference!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we’re committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

For further information about this role please email [e-mail].

Edsential regard safeguarding with the highest priority. Applicants for posts will be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant checks and enhanced DBS.