Chef - Supervisor

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A university dining service is seeking a dynamic Chef Supervisor to lead their kitchen team in providing high-quality meals. The role involves menu development, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring food safety standards. Candidates should have Level 3 Food Safety training, creativity, and relevant experience in a similar environment. This full-time role works 37 hours a week, mainly Monday to Friday with occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing kitchen operations in a similar environment.
• Knowledge of cost-effective menu development.
• Understanding of dietary inclusivity and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead university kitchen team to deliver innovative meals.
• Develop menus and handle daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Food safety knowledge

Health and Safety supervision

Creativity

Education

Level 3 (Advanced) Food Safety

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic Chef Supervisor to lead our university kitchen team in delivering high-quality, innovative and nutritious meals to our diverse campus community. This role blends culinary expertise with modern food service concepts, emphasising sustainability, dietary inclusivity and student engagement. The ideal candidate will inspire creativity, ensure operational excellence, and maintain the highest standards of food safety and quality.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef to develop on-trend, cost-effective menus and promotions, liaise with suppliers, and ensure all retail lines and pricing are up to date. You'll handle day-to-day kitchen operations, maintain the highest food safety and quality standards, and support retail audits and visual merchandising.

The successful candidate will ideally be trained to Level 3 (Advanced) Food Safety, have experience in Health and Safety Supervision, Food Safety Management and experience in a similar environment.

37 hours per week (Monday to Friday with occasional weekends).

Contact for an informal discussion:
[e-mail] Executive Chef: 07500 826379