College Chef Supervisor

Nelson and Colne College; Nelson; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Generous annual leave

Sick pay scheme

Family friendly policies

Health and wellbeing benefits

Long service awards

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College is seeking a College Chef Supervisor to lead and support the Catering Team at the Nelson campus. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, nutritious meals, developing menus, and maintaining safety and hygiene standards.

Working with the Catering Manager and Refactory Team Leader, you will motivate staff, oversee service, and contribute to events and hospitality across college sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications including Maths and English and a basic food hygiene certificate.
• NVQ Level 2 Catering qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong preparation and cooking skills in a fast-paced catering environment.
• Experience in stock control, including monitoring levels, ordering supplies and ensuring adequate stock availability.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• COSHH and food hygiene requirements understood; competent IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Catering Manager to improve and grow the college Refectory offer for learners and staff.
• Oversee daily food preparation ensuring high taste, presentation and nutritional value.
• Prepare and cook high-quality food while refreshing menus to reflect current trends.
• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently during service with strong teamwork and communication.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations in the absence of the Catering Manager.
• Assist with organisation and delivery of college events and hospitality.
• Lead and assist with preparation, cooking and service in the Refectory.

Skills

Cooking skills

Stock management

Customer service

COSHH & food hygiene knowledge

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

NVQ Level 2 Catering qualification

Basic food hygiene certificate

Job description

College Chef Supervisor
Salary: Up to £24,187.64 per annum (£27,604.26 full time equivalent), depending on experience
Hours: 35 per week
Working Weeks: 42 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Site: Nelson & Colne College
Closing Date: Midnight - Tuesday 15 September 2026
Interview Date: Friday 25 September 2026
Together, Let's Be Extraordinary'

Our Organisation

This role is advertised by ELLG Professional Services. Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, ELLG Professional Services provides expert business support services to the wider Group.

Part of East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson and Colne College has a national reputation for educational success and is seen within the Further Education sector as a beacon of excellence for teaching and learning. We offer an outstanding range of A Levels, vocational courses, Apprenticeships and Higher Education provision and generations of families have benefited from an exceptional education at Nelson and Colne College.

The Exciting Role

As a key member of the Catering Team, you will play a vital role in delivering an outstanding food service experience for learners, staff and visitors. Working closely with the Catering Manager and Refectory Team Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in preparing and serving high=quality, nutritious food, developing exciting and contemporary menus, and bringing fresh ideas inspired by current food trends. As a Supervisor, you'll support and motivate the Catering Team, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, efficiently and safely while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, presentation and hygiene.

The role will be based at our Nelson & Colne College campus however, travel across sites may be required.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Work alongside the Catering Manager to help improve and grow the college Refectory offer for our learners and staff.
• Oversee daily food preparation, ensuring high standards of taste, presentation, and nutritional value.
• Prepare and cook high-quality food, while developing and refreshing menus ideas that reflect current food trends, to enhance the learner experience while catering for any dietary requirements.
• Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently during service, with strong teamwork and communication
• Oversee the day to day running of the kitchen in the absence of the Catering Manager.
• Assist with the organisation and delivery of college events and hospitality.
• Lead and assist the Catering Team with the preparation, cooking and service arrangements within the Refectory.

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum of 4 GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) including grade C/4 in Maths and English and a basic food hygiene certificate
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) Catering qualification
• Strong preparation and cooking skills within a fast-paced catering environment
• Experience of managing stock control, including monitoring levels, ordering supplies and ensuring adequate stock availability.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Comprehensive understanding of COSHH and food hygiene requirements
• Competent IT skills
• Suitability to work with children, young people and/or vulnerable adults

What We Offer in Return:

• Access to a workplace pension scheme - with generous employer contributions
• Generous annual leave allowance including a two-week closure over the Christmas period
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme and access to family friendly policies and benefits
• A range of health and wellbeing benefits and support
• Staff recognition scheme, including long service awards
• Free on-site parking on all College sites

Please visit our working for us' section of our website for a full list of our benefits http://www.eastlancslearning.ac.uk/

Further Questions?

Please contact our friendly HR Team [e-mail]

All of our posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with vulnerable adults and children. Should you wish to discuss this further, please get in touch with the HR team.