Catering Supervisor (Cotmanhay Junior School)

Derbyshire County Council; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the award-winning Derbyshire Catering Service as a Catering Supervisor at Cotmanhay Junior School. You will lead the kitchen team, ensuring food hygiene and health & safety regulations are upheld, creating positive lunchtime experiences for students. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in catering.

Benefits

Generous annual leave scheme

Comprehensive pension

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and kitchen management.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to create positive dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Oversee food preparation, cooking, and service.

Skills

Food Hygiene

Health & Safety

Team Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the award-winning Derbyshire Catering Service.

We are currently recruiting an experienced Catering professional to lead our kitchen team at Cotmanhay Junior School.

As Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the kitchen, including preparation, cooking, service, and clerical duties via a digital management system. Ensuring food hygiene and health & safety regulations are followed is essential, as the safety of our customers is our priority. We aim to create positive lunchtime experiences, so an attitude appropriate to the school environment is vital.

Qualifications & Experience

Ideally, you will hold an NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or possess relevant experience, along with a sound knowledge of Health & Safety and a Level 2 Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.

Salary: The starting salary within the grade is negotiable depending on your current salary, experience, or qualifications.

Interview Date: Provisional date in June 2025.

As this role involves access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Having a criminal record does not necessarily disqualify an applicant; each case is considered individually. See our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now to begin a fulfilling career with Derbyshire County Council! Benefits include a generous annual leave scheme, a comprehensive pension, and employee discounts. Click here for more details.

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