School Catering Operations Lead — Term-Time (Travel)

Sodexo; Grange-Over-Sands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

24-hour virtual GP access

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Sodexo Retirement Plan

Death in Service benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced school catering supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations across multiple sites in the UK. You will lead and protect kitchen teams, ensuring high-quality meals are produced efficiently, while managing stock, orders and budgets.

You will also develop menus to meet pupils and staff needs and uphold food hygiene standards. Role includes travelling between sites with a UK driving licence and offering training and support to colleagues.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day school catering operations across multiple sites.
• Lead, motivate and support kitchen teams to deliver excellent service.
• Produce fresh, high-quality meals on a large scale.
• Manage food ordering, stock control and kitchen resources.
• Monitor labour, food and costs to maintain budgets.
• Develop menus to meet pupil and staff needs.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Carry out kitchen audits and follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures.
• Train and support colleagues to develop skills.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost control

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an experienced school catering supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations across multiple sites in the UK. You will lead and protect kitchen teams, ensuring high-quality meals are produced efficiently, while managing stock, orders and budgets.

You will also develop menus to meet pupils and staff needs and uphold food hygiene standards. Role includes travelling between sites with a UK driving licence and offering training and support to colleagues.