Catering Supervisor (Peri-Peripatetic - High Peak, Buxton, Hope Valley Glossop area)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council's catering service in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Catering Supervisor to lead kitchen teams in various locations. The role involves managing kitchen operations, ensuring food hygiene compliance, and providing excellent service to customers. Candidates should ideally possess NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality along with relevant experience. This position offers a negotiable starting salary dependent on skills and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment and understanding health & safety regulations.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and lead a team.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring quality service.
• Oversee staff and kitchen activities to ensure health and safety compliance.
• Engage with customers to create positive lunchtime experiences.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Food Hygiene

Supervision

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality

Job description

Closing date: 04 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join award-winning Derbyshire Catering Service. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Catering professional to lead kitchen teams in the High Peak, Buxton, Hope Valley Glossop area.

As a Peri-Peripatetic Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day to day management of the kitchen including preparation, cooking, service and performing clerical duties via a digital management system.

Our customers health and safety is our priority and all staff are required to follow food hygiene and health & safety regulations. We want to help make good lunchtime memories for our customers so it is essential that you can demonstrate an attitude which is appropriate to the school environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

Due to the nature of the role the ability to travel is essential to this role.

As a supervisor you would ideally hold the NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or have relevant experience with a sound knowledge of Health & Safety and possess the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2.

Starting salary within the grade is negotiable depending on your current salary, experience or qualifications.