School Kitchen Supervisor – 30h/wk, Training & Benefits

Edsential Community Interest Company; Northwich; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Retail & leisure discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

Job summary

Edsential Community Interest Company is seeking a Catering Supervisor or Kitchen Assistant for term-time operations in schools across Cheshire West, Wirral, Halton and Flintshire. The role is a 30-hour week with a fixed hourly rate and a salary paid across 12 months, supporting school catering services at Barnton Community Nursery & Primary School.

You will lead kitchen staff, ensure high hygiene standards, manage allergens, and coordinate with school staff while benefiting from training, DBS

Qualifications

• Previous experience of running a school kitchen would be advantageous
• Ability to empower and lead a team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Flexible to work within other Edsential units as required
• Comfortable working with IT systems - Full training will be provided on induction

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising kitchen staff
• Preparing and presenting food to high hygiene and safety standards
• Allergen management and dietary handling
• Health and safety checks, allergen management and record-keeping
• Stock control, food orders and quality assurance
• Managing relationships with school staff (Teachers, Business Managers, Head Teachers)
• Timesheets, absence management and probation meetings

Skills

Kitchen supervision

Staff leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Edsential Community Interest Company is seeking a Catering Supervisor or Kitchen Assistant for term-time operations in schools across Cheshire West, Wirral, Halton and Flintshire. The role is a 30-hour week with a fixed hourly rate and a salary paid across 12 months, supporting school catering services at Barnton Community Nursery & Primary School.

You will lead kitchen staff, ensure high hygiene standards, manage allergens, and coordinate with school staff while benefiting from training, DBS