Cook Supervisor

Sodexo Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support services company is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to manage food services at Kingfisher CE Academy School. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and significant experience in catering. You will contribute to a supportive environment, ensuring high standards in food hygiene and quality. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, as well as the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of disadvantaged young people.

Benefits

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Access to mental health and wellbeing support

Apprenticeship opportunities and career progression

Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a catering department with a proven ability to implement new ideas.
• Experience with purchasing, stock control, and menu planning.
• Strong communication, organization, time-management, and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic management and business development of food services.
• Monitor and maintain health, safety, and hygiene standards.
• Lead, develop, and supervise the Catering Team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Time-management

Organization skills

Education

Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate

D32 or equivalent training qualification

Job description

Catering Supervisor - Be Part of Something Greater!

Location: Kingfisher CE Academy School, The Deanery Academy, Swindon SN1 7DA

Salary: £13.50 per hour
Hours: 27.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, (9:00am - 14:30pm)
Site: All year round operational site

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Are you ready to step into a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? At Sodexo, we are building the UK’s first secure school – a revolutionary initiative aimed at transforming the lives of disadvantaged children in custody or on remand. This is your chance to use your leadership and culinary skills to make a real impact!

We’re looking for a dedicated, experienced, and motivated Catering Supervisor to join our pioneering team at Kingfisher CE Academy School. In this role, you’ll be more than just a supervisor – you’ll play an essential part in shaping a positive future for young people.

What You’ll Do:

• Contribute to the strategic management and business development of the food services provision in the prison
• Monitor and maintain the highest health, safety, and hygiene standards
• Lead, develop, and supervise the Catering Team
• Support in preparing menus alongside qualified dieticians to ensure compliance with nutritional standards
• Cater for all dietary, ethnic, and cultural needs of Students
• Maintain accurate records on the receipt, storage, and distribution of food
• Ensure all food is prepared and served to the highest standard
• Provide leadership, including recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management

What You Bring:

Essential:

• Experience managing a catering department with a proven ability to implement new ideas
• Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate
• D32 or equivalent training qualification
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team
• Experience with purchasing, stock control, and menu planning
• Strong communication, organization, time‑management, and people skills
• The ability to challenge inappropriate or negative behavior
• Required to complete DBS, RTW & Safer Recruitment checks

Desirable:

• Experience in a custodial or secure environment
• Assessor qualification (or equivalent) with experience delivering catering qualifications

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Full training and a protective uniform provided
• Access to mental health, financial, and wellbeing support
• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
• Apprenticeship opportunities and career progression
• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

At Sodexo, we believe in giving everyone a place to belong. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to make a difference and lead with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help us build a brighter future!

Note:

Due to the safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role, successful candidates will be subject to appropriate background checks including past employment references and enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) or Disclosure Scotland screening.

Sodexo reserves the right to close the advert early if a high volume of applications is received.