Chef Supervisor

Cornwall College Group; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in St. Austell seeks a motivated Chef Supervisor to join their catering team. This role involves hands-on kitchen management, food preparation, and ensuring high standards of service. Applicants must have practical catering experience, leadership skills, and a Basic Food Hygiene qualification. The position offers excellent terms of employment including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Occupational pension schemes

Free access to many courses

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee discount scheme

Free parking at some campuses

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering environment.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.
• Willingness to achieve additional qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the catering team.
• Plan rotas and order kitchen supplies.
• Prepare meals for diverse dietary needs.
• Oversee hospitality services for events.

Skills

Practical catering experience

Strong leadership skills

Customer service skills

Budgeting awareness

Education

Basic Food Hygiene qualification

Level 2 qualifications in English

Level 2 qualifications in Maths

Job description

Overview

Chef Supervisor
Location: St. Austell
Salary: £24,261.64 FTE (CC29) (actual salary for term-time only role: £17,729.66 plus holiday pay £2,591.26, total £20,320.92 / £14.45 per hour)
Terms & Conditions: Full Time, Term-Time Only (37 hours per week, 38 weeks per year), Support Contract
Closing Date: 19 October 2025
Interview Date: TBC

About the Role

Are you passionate about food, leadership, and creating a vibrant, student-focused environment? The Cornwall College Group is looking for a motivated and experienced Chef Supervisor to join our catering team at the St Austell campus. This is a hands-on role combining kitchen management, food preparation, and a focus on excellent service within an inclusive college environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support the day-to-day operations of the catering team
• Plan rotas and place orders for food and kitchen supplies
• Prepare, cook, and present meals for a variety of dietary needs
• Oversee hospitality services for events and visitors
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety
• Monitor budgets, cash handling, and financial records
• Ensure minimal food waste and efficient stock control
• Take part in general cleaning, stocktaking, and kitchen upkeep
• Work closely with students and staff, fostering a positive canteen environment

Skills & Experience

We"re seeking candidates with practical catering experience and strong leadership skills, with a passion for providing great service. You should enjoy working in a dynamic environment where every day is different and be comfortable interacting with young people and colleagues alike.

Essential Requirements

• Basic Food Hygiene qualification
• Experience in a catering environment
• Budgeting and financial awareness
• Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (or willingness to achieve with us)

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday, 7.30am - 4pm. Term-time only, 38 weeks of the year.

Benefits

We have excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer:

• Generous annual leave schemes - 25 days per annum for support roles (pro-rated for part-time), plus a paid Christmas closure of two weeks for most roles.
• Access to generous occupational pension schemes for teachers and support staff.
• Flexible and supportive family-friendly working practices.
• A range of staff development activities available and all employees have access to free tuition on many of our courses.
• A range of health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling and a corporate eye care scheme.
• Employee discount scheme via a corporate benefit scheme with major retailers.
• Most campus sites offer free parking to employees and discounts at on-site restaurants and salons.

How to apply

Please complete an application via our jobs page by selecting the specific job and clicking "Apply Now".

Contact us

If you require further information please contact our Recruitment Team – [emailprotected]

Safeguarding, sustainability and equal opportunity

The Cornwall College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if there is sufficient interest. We are dedicated to fostering a sustainable and responsible work environment and encourage participation in sustainability initiatives.