Catering Unit Supervisor

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Access to training

Job summary

Kings Hill Primary School in Walsall is seeking a Catering Unit Supervisor to lead the school meals operation. The role supervises a kitchen team, organises meals, and manages ordering and quality of service to pupils during term-time 38 weeks per year.

Hours are 32.30 per week, Monday to Friday, with start times around 7.30 am. The post requires NVQ level 2/3 in catering (or equivalent), an essential food hygiene certificate or willingness to study, and a DBS check may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school catering environment.
• Menu development experience.
• Staff supervision experience.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in catering or equivalent.
• Essential food hygiene certificate or willingness to study towards it.
• DBS check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Organise the kitchen and supervise staff.
• Order food and provisions and ensure service quality.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health and safety legislation.
• Provide reliable, friendly catering to pupils and staff.

Skills

Staff supervision

Food safety

Menu development

English fluency

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in catering

Job description

Catering Unit Supervisor - Ref: EE11826

Kings Hill Primary School

Hours per week: 32.30 hours

38 weeks per year

G5: £15.31 - £16.61 per hour.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable individual to manage a team tasked with providing a prerequisite number of school meals. This will include being responsible for the organisation of the kitchen, the ordering of food and provisions and the overall quality of the service provided. You will ensure that the kitchen complies with relevant legislation, particularly food safety and health and safety. In return, we offer excellent pay rate, uniform and access to training.

We currently have a vacancy for the position of Unit Supervisor within the following school:

Kings Hill Primary School

Old Park Road,

Wednesbury,

WS10 9JG

Hours per week: 32.30 hours

Times: Monday-Friday 7.30 am – 2.00 pm -Please note that work hours are indicative of the requirements of the post. Start and end times may vary (within the hours stated) dependant on the needs of the service.

Term time only (38 weeks per year)

To apply you must be able to demonstrate relevant experience in a school catering environment, menu development and staff supervision. Applicants will also be required to hold NVQ level 2 or 3 in a catering area or equivalent and the Essential food hygiene certificate or be willing to study towards it.

Walsall Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Completion of a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check may be a requirement of this post.

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

Closing date: 13th November 2026