Catering Supervisor

DN Colleges Group; Swineshead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England is seeking a proactive Catering Supervisor to oversee daily operations across catering outlets. The ideal candidate will have a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in Catering and previous experience in a similar role. You will lead a team, maintain hygiene standards, and deliver excellent customer service. This position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits, including professional development opportunities and booked leave days.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 bookable annual leave days

Professional development opportunities

Access to same-day GP appointments

Gym facilities

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Assist with food preparation and cooking on site.
• Supervise catering outlets and maintain cleanliness.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across catering outlets.
• Support food preparation, service delivery, and events.
• Monitor allergen information and ensure staff training.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Cash handling

Organization

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering excellent food and customer service? We are looking for a proactive and organised Catering Supervisor to join our Estates and Facilities team. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead daily operations across our catering outlets, ensuring high standards of food hygiene, service, and teamwork.

You'll work closely with the Catering Manager and wider team to support food preparation, service delivery, and hospitality events, while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Essential Criteria

1. Assist with food preparation, cooking, and baking on site
2. Supervise catering outlets and ensure smooth daily operations
3. Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene
4. Support in-house hospitality services and promotional events
5. Complete daily/weekly paperwork in line with legislation
6. Monitor allergen information and ensure staff training is up to date
7. Provide excellent customer service and respond to feedback
8. Work flexibly across DNCG sites, including evenings and weekends
9. Support students on placement and contribute to departmental development

Qualifications and experience:

• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in a similar catering role
• Strong customer service and cash handling experience
• Experience in food preparation, cooking, and service
• Ability to organise staff and explain tasks clearly

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent)
• Subsidised canteen & coffee shops

Additional Information

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Contact: For enquiries about the role, please email.

Join our catering team and help us deliver a high-quality service that supports the college community. Apply today and bring your skills to a vibrant and supportive environment.

North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years, helping thousands of people throughout the years to achieve their dreams.

We offer post-16 study programmes, apprenticeships, traineeships, part-time short courses, and Higher Education programmes.

Across all of our provision, we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield, to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.