Chef Supervisor, Full Time, Southend Campus

South Essex College of Further & Higher Education; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A further education institution in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a full-time Chef Supervisor to manage the student refectory and oversee food quality and hospitality delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract catering and knowledge of food safety standards. This role requires hands-on work and a customer-facing approach, with the opportunity to develop barista skills. Employee benefits include pension contributions and professional development.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

College closure days

Pension – 16.2% college contribution

Continued Professional Development

Free breakfast at most campuses

Free parking

Subsidised eye tests

Qualifications

• Experience in an education setting is desirable.
• Ability to engage a team for performance management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the student refectory.
• First point of contact for Southend campus catering.
• Deliver 2‑week cycle menu in student dining.
• Oversee all hospitality delivery at Southend campus.

Skills

Experience as a chef within contract catering

Good IT experience

Good knowledge of HACCP and food safety management

Good understanding of performance management

Good knowledge of food production

UK driving licence

Willingness to learn barista skills

Education

Level 2/3 catering qualification

Level 3 Food Safety

Level 3 HACCP

Job description

Chef Supervisor, Full Time, Southend Campus

Chef Supervisor (Full Time) – Southend Campus, Monday – Friday (varying shifts). Out of term work based at the Thurrock campus. The operation includes a student/staff refectory and an express‑style coffee shop.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the student refectory.
• First point of contact for Southend campus catering.
• Deliver 2‑week cycle menu in student dining and oversee food quality and delivery for the dining room.
• Oversee all hospitality delivery at Southend campus.
• Support the commercial operation at Thurrock campus out of term.
• Work customer‑facing, including serving, till operation and back‑of‑house cooking.
• Hands‑on cleaning and maintain excellent hygiene standards.
• Oversee stocking of all service areas, including front of house.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef within contract catering, restaurant, hotel, pub or similar environment.
• Good IT experience.
• Good knowledge of HACCP and food safety management to maintain an elite 5‑star EHO rating.
• Good understanding of performance management and employee appraisal; ability to engage a team.
• Good knowledge of food production, menu development and presentation.
• Good understanding of stock control and ordering.
• Good understanding of profit and loss.
• UK driving licence and own vehicle.
• Willingness to learn barista skills if not already trained.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in an education setting.
• Level 3 Food Safety.
• Level 3 HACCP.
• Level 2/3 catering qualification.

Working Hours

• Typical pattern (subject to change): 7:30 – 16:30, Monday – Thursday; 8:00 – 14:00, Friday (one on one off).

Employee Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme.
• College closure days.
• Pension – 16.2% college contribution.
• Continued Professional Development.
• Free breakfast at most campuses (term time).
• Free parking, subject to obtaining a parking permit.
• Subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, cycle‑to‑work scheme, RAC discounts and more.

This role will be based in our Thurrock campus, but there may be a requirement to travel around the college group ad hoc.

The College reserves the right to fill this vacancy ahead of the closing date if a suitable candidate is found. ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE VIA OUR COLLEGE WEBSITE WILL BE CONSIDERED.