School Catering Supervisor — Lead Food, Hygiene & Service

Tradewind Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in education seeks a passionate Catering Supervisor for a Birmingham secondary academy. You will manage day-to-day catering operations, ensuring high standards of food production, safety, and customer service. The ideal candidate has extensive catering experience, hygiene certification, and strong leadership skills. Enjoy fixed hours, term-time only work, and the chance to positively influence students' dining experiences. Apply today for consideration!

Benefits

Fixed working hours (Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:00)

Term-time only work

Opportunity to impact student dining experience

Qualifications

• Significant experience in large-scale catering, ideally in the education sector.
• Strong organisation, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of daily menus and food production schedules.
• Oversee meal service and maintain hygiene and safety records.
• Manage stock levels and monitor cost control.
• Lead, support, train, and develop the catering staff team.
• Promote a positive and enjoyable dining experience.

Skills

Food production management

Hygiene standards

Stock management

Team leadership

Customer service

Education

Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or 3)

Formal catering qualification

Job description

A recruitment agency in education seeks a passionate Catering Supervisor for a Birmingham secondary academy. You will manage day-to-day catering operations, ensuring high standards of food production, safety, and customer service. The ideal candidate has extensive catering experience, hygiene certification, and strong leadership skills. Enjoy fixed hours, term-time only work, and the chance to positively influence students' dining experiences. Apply today for consideration!