Catering Supervisor (Peripatetic Osmaston Primary School)

Derbyshire County Council; Bonsall CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Local government pension

Employee discounts

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council's Derbyshire Catering Service seeks an experienced Peripatetic Catering Supervisor to manage kitchen operations across Ashbourne and nearby areas. You will lead teams, oversee preparation, cooking and service, and ensure adherence to health & safety and food hygiene standards while traveling between sites using a digital management system.

The role requires travel between sites and a background in catering, ideally with NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Basic Food Hygiene Level 2.
• Willingness and ability to travel across Ashbourne and surrounding areas.
• Experience in leading kitchen operations and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen teams across Ashbourne and surrounding area.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations including preparation, cooking and service.
• Perform clerical duties via a digital management system.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Food hygiene

Health & safety

Food preparation

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality

Relevant experience in catering

Tools

Digital management system

Job description

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 Ashbourne and surrounding area.

As a 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.

The ability to travel is essential to this post.

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.

By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

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We welcome applications from individuals who share our values - being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.