Chef Supervisor

OCS Group Limited; Borough of Fylde; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK seeks a dedicated culinary team member to support food preparation and manage day-to-day cooking tasks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to food safety and hygiene. Responsibilities include managing the cooking process, ensuring kitchen inventory is maintained, and working collaboratively with the culinary team. A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is advantageous. Join us to empower yourself with professional growth opportunities and career advancement.

Benefits

Access to digital courses for career growth

Exclusive discounts and rewards

Paid apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Ability to handle different situations and find practical solutions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time‑management and organisational abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Support senior chefs in daily food preparation and duties.
• Manage cooking processes at assigned station.
• Ensure safety, hygiene and correct use of kitchen equipment.
• Notify Senior Chefs when inventory is low.
• Work with culinary team to maintain high quality food and service.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Organisational Skills

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Job description

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• In the absence of the senior chef, candidates will support and handle day‑to‑day food preparation and duties assigned by senior chefs to meet the site’s standards and quality.
• You will need to manage the cooking process at your specific station of several dishes, ensuring that the food is delivered in a timely manner.
• Be responsible for safety, hygiene, and correct use of department utensils and equipment on site at all times.
• Notify Senior Chefs of inventory when running low by ensuring that the kitchen remains adequately stocked with fresh ingredients and catering necessities.
• Work with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high‑quality food and service is maintained throughout the shift.
• Previous experience in a similar role within the Contract Catering industry is required.
• Hold relevant qualifications, have knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety.
• Have a proven track record in supervising a team and leadership.
• Demonstrate high standards and be well organised in all areas of management.
• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills are essential.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Ability to handle different situations and find practical solutions.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time‑management and organisational abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Competent with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• While not always mandatory, having a food hygiene certificate (Level 2) is advantageous.

Hiring Criteria

• Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Have an understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control.

About OCS UK & Ireland

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values – Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why join OCS? OCS are ranked 36th on Glassdoor's Best Companies to Work For in 2025, reflecting our dedication to building a supportive workplace where our colleagues feel valued and motivated. We believe in investing in our colleague's futures. The OCS Academy provides a range of digital courses and resources that will allow you to grow your personal skills and advance your career. With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources. Our values are Trust, Respect, Unity and Empowerment – they're TRUE. Guided by these values and principles, we’re on a mission to make people and places the best they can be, including our TRUE start Awards. We now have over 600 live apprenticeships in the UK & Ireland – with a target of 1,000. That means more growth, more careers, more opportunity, allowing our employees to empower themselves with further development and qualifications! Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (eligibility for this benefit can be discussed at interview as this benefit is specific to business contracts)