Established School In Salisbury Seeking An Experienced Catering Supervisor!

Marchant Recruitment; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable School Catering Supervisor in Salisbury to support daily operations in the school kitchen and dining service. You will allocate duties and supervise staff, assist with meal preparation, and ensure high hygiene standards.

The role requires experience in catering, preferably in a school or similar setting, with strong organisation and communication skills. An enhanced DBS check will be required. Term-time only, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is essential, with supervisory responsibilities preferred.
• Knowledge of school catering operations and health standards is desirable.
• Awareness of dietary requirements and allergen procedures is required.
• Good organisation and clear communication during busy service times.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the school kitchen and dining service.
• Allocate duties and supervise catering staff during service.
• Help prepare and serve meals according to set menus.
• Monitor hygiene, cleanliness and safe food storage standards.
• Assist with stock control, deliveries and ordering supplies.
• Ensure allergen procedures are followed and records kept.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Allergen management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Job Title: School Catering Supervisor
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent, term-time only

About the School

An established school in Salisbury is looking for a reliable Catering Supervisor to help oversee the daily catering operation. The school is seeking someone who can lead by example, maintain high food safety standards and ensure pupils receive an efficient and welcoming lunchtime service.

About the Role

Support the day-to-day running of the school kitchen and dining service.

Allocate duties and assist with supervising catering staff.

Help prepare and serve meals in line with menu requirements.

Monitor food hygiene, cleanliness and safe food storage.

Assist with stock control, deliveries and ordering supplies.

Ensure dietary requirements and allergen procedures are followed.

Maintain accurate kitchen records and follow health and safety policies.

The Ideal Candidate

Previous catering experience is essential, ideally with supervisory responsibilities.

Experience in a school, nursery or similar catering environment is highly desirable.

Good knowledge of food hygiene and allergen management.

Strong organisation and communication skills.

Able to work efficiently during busy service periods.

A practical, dependable approach to maintaining high standards.

An enhanced DBS check will be required in line with the role.