Catering Supervisor

Stoke on Trent City Council; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Hempstalls is seeking a part-time Catering Supervisor to lead a dedicated school catering team. The ideal candidate will have experience in large-scale food production and a passion for nutrition in education. This temporary role offers great work-life balance with term-time hours. Uniform and training are provided. Good customer service skills are essential.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Training provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience in large-scale food production.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Passion for nutrition in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team in delivering high-quality meals.
• Contribute positively to the school community.

Skills

Large-scale food production

Customer service

Craft skills

Education

Level 2 Award in Food Safety

NVQ in Food Preparation and Cooking

Job description

Directorate: Children and Families

Section: Hospitality

Location: Head Office - Weighbridge

Grade: Level 5

Actual Salary: £17,839.86 - £19,322.97

Hours: 25 – Part Time

This advert is open to Internal and External applicants.

This is a temporary post for 12 months.

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and experienced Catering Supervisor to join our dedicated school catering team.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a small team, showcase strong craft skills, and contribute positively to the school community by delivering high-quality meals.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in large-scale food production, excellent customer service skills, and a passion for nutrition in education.

A Level 2 Award in Food Safety and an NVQ in Food Preparation and Cooking (or equivalent) are required, or a willingness to train.

Term-time only hours provide a great work‑lifestyle balance, and uniform and training are provided. For an Informal Chat please contact Suzanne Hackett 01782 233366

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.