School Catering Supervisor

TN United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a passionate Catering Supervisor to oversee operations for Chartwells on a part-time basis. You will manage culinary teams, ensure high food standards, and deliver exceptional customer service while progressing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Ambitious and motivated, always seeking to upskill.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards.
• Supervising culinary and catering teams to ensure impeccable food and customer service.
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards for compliance.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Management

Customer Service

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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We're recruiting an experienced Catering Supervisor who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Chartwells on a part-time basis, contracted to 20 hours per week.

As a Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Please note: This role is contracted to 42.6 weeks per year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing delicious food to the highest standards
• Supervising culinary and catering teams to ensure impeccable food and customer service
• Communicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targets
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Liaising between customers and culinary and service teams to exceed expectations
• Supporting and training teams, leading from the front to enable excellence
• Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards for compliance across all catering and service teams

Ideal Candidate:

• Passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Minimum of two years catering experience
• Experience managing teams in a similar role
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ambitious and motivated, always seeking to upskill

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is a leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over 25 years, Chartwells has focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds, and lead healthy lives. We serve millions of nutritious meals weekly across the UK’s primary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; employment is subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and Children’s Barred List check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all previous convictions and cautions to assess suitability.

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At Compass Group UK&I, we foster an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and have equal opportunities to grow. We celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, and beliefs, aiming for all colleagues to feel valued and empowered to reach their potential.