Catering Supervisor

Sodexo; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking a Mobile Catering Supervisor to oversee catering operations across multiple sites in the North East. You will supervise catering teams, manage recruitment and training, and ensure safety standards are met. Candidates should have experience in catering, strong communication skills, and a minimum of 2 years driving experience. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role with knowledge of catering and basic cooking skills.
• Minimum 2 years driving experience and age above 25.
• Ability to work at a fast pace and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operations across multiple sites.
• Conduct safety walks and supervise safety standards.
• Manage staff recruitment and training.
• Maintain accurate staff records and handle HR issues.

Skills

Customer service

Team leading

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

Mobile catering supervisor position covering various sites across the North East

• 40 hours per week楚>
• Any 5 days out of 7
• Occasional weekends to support when the business requiresску>
• Additional pay for on call weekends
• £12.81 per hour
• Company van and fuel card provided

Job Introduction

As a Mobile Catering Supervisor at Sodexo, you'll oversee catering operations across up to 12 Approved Premises within the region in various Approved Premises around the North East. Your role will involve hands‑on supervision of your catering teams, daily engagement with staff and clients, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for everyone you encounter.

Approved Premises (APs) play a vital role in supporting the safe reintegration of individuals released from prison, offering structured supervision, monitoring, and rehabilitation within the community. In this role, you'll gain valuable experience working with complex and vulnerable individuals in a residential setting within the Criminal Justice System.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out safety walks, conversation and to supervise Safety standards, riječ area of responsibility thereby ensuring that our people and customers are always kept safe, whilst ensuring the site folder is up to date with all new and relevant policies.
• Play an active part in the frontline team recruitment process.
• Deliver all mandatory training within a given timeline and support with additional training needs to the front‑line teams.
• Ensure effective force management that we have full coverage whilst monitoring attendance / absence and following policy and procedures around triggers and absence management.
• Ensure staff records are accurately maintained and HR issues are dealt with appropriately and in accordance with Legislation and Company policy.
• Conducting Safety management system audits for example- monthly/3 monthly on food safety
• Visit sites across the region (minimum of 3 sites a Anzeigen tháng) to conduct routine welfare visits for all staff throughout the area of responsibility нигу.
• Act as a first point of contact to address any issues that arise on site والت client or customer in a timely manner.
• To carry out any other reasonable tasks and/or instructions as directed by line manager.

What you bring: 

• Previous experience in a similar role, with knowledge of catering/allergens/basic cooking skills, as well as some team leading experience.
• Minimum of 2 years driving experience and over the age of 25 (Manual).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Can work at a fast pace and adapt to change when needed
• Excellent communication
• Be a team player and take instruction

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; epidermis you will a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions causas and you will be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!