Catering Team Leader - Hands-on Food Service

Doncaster College; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health scheme

Group pension scheme

Annual leave

Christmas closure

Job summary

Doncaster College is seeking a Catering Supervisor to deliver a professional, customer-focused catering service across its DN Colleges sites. This hands-on role covers food preparation, cooking, baking and service, while upholding high standards of food hygiene and customer care.

You will work with the Catering Manager and team to organise staffing, support hospitality services, maintain a clean, safe environment and ensure outlets run smoothly.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in Catering or experience in a similar catering supervisory role.
• Experience of food preparation, cooking and food service.
• Previous customer service and cash handling experience.
• Ability to organise staff, explain tasks clearly and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication and team‑working skills with a professional and customer‑focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking and baking activities across catering outlets.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and kitchen safety at all times.
• Organise staffing to ensure catering facilities operate efficiently and effectively.
• Provide visible, approachable support during service periods and maintain knowledge of menu items and products.
• Support the delivery of in‑house hospitality services.
• Complete daily and weekly administrative records in line with relevant legislation.
• Respond appropriately to customer feedback and elevate requests or complaints to the Catering Manager.
• Maintain awareness of allergen information and products used within the catering operation.
• Support training and development activities within the catering team.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, students on placement and the wider Estates and Facilities team.
• Provide support across different DN Colleges sites when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, departmental objectives and service standards.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Job description

Doncaster College is seeking a Catering Supervisor to deliver a professional, customer-focused catering service across its DN Colleges sites. This hands-on role covers food preparation, cooking, baking and service, while upholding high standards of food hygiene and customer care.

You will work with the Catering Manager and team to organise staffing, support hospitality services, maintain a clean, safe environment and ensure outlets run smoothly.