College Kitchen Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Access to workplace pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Health and wellbeing benefits

Staff recognition scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Nelson and Colne College Group is seeking a College Chef Supervisor to lead the catering team on site. The role focuses on preparing and serving nutritious meals, developing menus, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and cost control for learners and staff.

You will support the Catering Manager, supervise the kitchen during service, and help organise college events and hospitality with a focus on quality, speed, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Catering Manager to help improve and grow the college Refectory offer for 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.

Skills

GCSEs and core maths/English (C/4)

Food preparation

Cooking

Stock control

Customer service

COSHH and food hygiene

IT skills

Children/vulnerable groups suitability

Education

GCSEs (including Maths & English)

NVQ Level 2 Catering

Job description

Nelson and Colne College Group is seeking a College Chef Supervisor to lead the catering team on site. The role focuses on preparing and serving nutritious meals, developing menus, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and cost control for learners and staff.

You will support the Catering Manager, supervise the kitchen during service, and help organise college events and hospitality with a focus on quality, speed, and customer satisfaction.