Catering Supervisor - ST CHRISTOPHER PRIMARY SCHOOL

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a Catering Supervisor for St Christopher Primary School in Coventry. The role involves supervising the catering team, ensuring safe prep, cooking and serving of nutritious meals for pupils and staff.

You will lead on food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures, maintain high standards, and contribute to a safe, welcoming lunchtime experience in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a busy catering environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate a small team to deliver high-quality catering.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe preparation, cooking and serving of meals for pupils and staff.
• Supervise the catering team and enforce food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures.

Skills

Catering supervision

Food safety

Team leadership

Hygiene standards

Job description

ST CHRISTOPHER PRIMARY SCHOOL, CV5 9JG

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

Salary Range: £22,745 to £25,618

Working Hours: Full-time - Term Time + 1 week (5 x Teacher Training Days) 35 hours per week 6.30am to 2.00pm Monday to Friday

The successful applicant will ensure the safe preparation, cooking and serving of high-quality, nutritious meals for pupils and staff. They will supervise the catering team and ensure food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures are followed at all time, with the safety of pupils at the heart of the service.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and well-organised Catering Supervisor who takes pride in preparing fresh, nutritious meals for children. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a busy catering environment, be confident in managing the day-to-day running of a kitchen and be able to lead, motivate and support a small team to deliver a high-quality catering service.

Above all, we are looking for someone who understands the importance of food safety, particularly when catering for children with allergies and special dietary requirements. You will have excellent attention to detail, high standards of hygiene and cleanliness, and a positive, flexible approach. You will enjoy working in a school environment and share our commitment to providing children with a safe, welcoming and enjoyable lunchtime experience.

We can offer:

A lovely, well organised school ‘where there is a common sense of purpose and high staff morale’.

Friendly and supportive staff

A wonderful environment within a happy community.

Please visit our website https://www.st-christopher.coventry.sch.uk/ to get an insight into our school. All visits are warmly welcome and encouraged – our Headteacher Mrs Clair Robinson will be delighted to show you around and chat about the role – contact the school on 02476675017 or email [e-mail]

Closing date: Note, adverts shut off at midnight on your closing date: Midnight, Sunday 1st November 2026

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply. This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

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Working Hours
Full-time - Term Time + 1 week (5 x Teacher Training Days) 35 hours per week 6.30am to 2.00pm Monday to Friday

Salary Range
£22,745 to £25,618