Catering Supervisor - St Joseph’s Catholic Academy

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Job summary

A local educational institution in England is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to manage its kitchen. The successful candidate will oversee meal planning and preparation, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and supervise the kitchen staff. This role is ideal for those with food hygiene knowledge and a passion for supporting children's welfare. Full training will be provided, and applicants should have a commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• Level 2 food hygiene would be advantageous.
• Previous experience in a school kitchen is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, cook, and manage school meals according to national standards.
• Maintain quality and cost-effectiveness of the catering service.
• Supervise kitchen staff and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Experience in a kitchen environment

Job description

Catering Assistant

St Joseph’s Catholic Academy

Overview

St Joseph’s Catholic Academy is seeking a hardworking, dedicated Catering Supervisor to work in our school kitchen. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing the Kitchen. To work under the direction of the Academy Manager, Principal and guidance of SFS.

Level 2 food hygiene would be advantageous, although full training will be given. These hours would be fully contracted. Previous experience in a school kitchen would be preferred but absolutely not essential, there will be a lot of transferable skills from other sectors and training will be provided where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• To have overall responsibility for the planning, production, cooking, management and provision of nutritionally balanced school meals considering national initiatives and best practice.
• To maintain an oversight of the catering service to ensure the service provided meets the academy’s needs.
• To play an active part in identifying opportunities for both the development of the service and improvements to ensure both a cost effective and quality service.
• To be skilled in the cooking, preparation and presentation of meals and to advise and support all catering assistants in these areas.
• To organise and supervise the work of the supervisory assistants in the dining room. (If applicable).
• To develop and deliver menus in line with the academy’s requirements.
• To market the services actively and manage a yearly marketing programme.
• To ensure budgetary targets are met by appropriate costing of menu items, ordering of foodstuff, managing stock and equipment and control of labour costs.
• To be responsible for the accurate recording of meal numbers.
• To identify training needs and ensure the appropriate training of staff is provided as required.
• To assess staffing needs and advise on staff arrangements including recruitment, induction training and other staffing related issues, such as managing performance and attendance.
• To ensure the catering department meets legislative requirements and school policies and procedures, i.e. Health and Safety, COSHH, Food Hygiene and Allergens.
• To be part of the academy management team and to represent the catering department at all levels.
• To carry out regular briefings with the catering teams on current organisational and academy issues.
• To assist with budget setting and budget reviews as required.
• To assist the Headteacher/Academy Manager with the procurement of provisions, outlined by SFS.
• To ensure a stock control and monitoring system is implemented and maintained.
• Such other duties that is commensurate with the grade of the post.
• Control of the Management process appertaining to the cash less dining system.
• To perform duties commensurate with the Head Teachers/Academies requirements.

Additional information

Our Academy has a strong community feel and are committed to continual improvement, encouraging and enabling every child to succeed. We offer an experienced staff team and friendly, well-behaved children who love learning.

The post will be offered on a Catholic Education Service Contract. St Joseph’s are part of The Newman Catholic Collegiate. Our Academies are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment.

The Newman Catholic Collegiate will be merging with The Painsley Catholic Academy (which will be called St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi Academy Trust (St Gabriel)) on 1st November 2025. This means that as of that date, all The Newman Catholic Collegiate employees will TUPE over to St Gabriel on their existing pay and conditions. This is a very routine process and is being done in full consultation with staff, HR advisors and unions. Should you have any concerns about this, please get in touch.

The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: 1st November 2025.

To apply please visit the school website and complete the following documents: Support Staff Application Form Recruitment Monitoring Form Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 – Disclosure Form

Please return completed applications to [e-mail]

If you require any further information, please contact us on 01782 235393 or e-mail [e-mail]