Catering Supervisor (The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy)

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

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to lead the kitchen team at a local school. You will manage daily operations, oversee meal preparation, and maintain hygiene standards. The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in catering, along with strong leadership and health & safety knowledge. This role offers a negotiable starting salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and kitchen management.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team on a day-to-day basis.
• Oversee preparation, cooking and service of meals.
• Perform clerical duties via a digital management system.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health and safety compliance.
• Create positive lunchtime experiences for customers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Food hygiene

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality

Job description

Overview

Closing date: 09 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join award-winning Derbyshire Catering Service. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Catering professional to lead our kitchen team at The Priory Voluntary Catholic School.

As 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team on a day-to-day basis.
• Oversee preparation, cooking and service of meals.
• Perform clerical duties via a digital management system.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and health and safety compliance.
• Foster an attitude appropriate to the school environment to create positive lunchtime experiences for customers.

Qualifications

• Ideally NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or equivalent experience.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2.

Salary

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