School Kitchen Supervisor: Lead Team & Quality Meals

Edsential; Barnton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

DBS cost covered

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Tech Scheme

Wellbeing programme

Uniform provided

LGPS

Friendly team

Job summary

Edsential is seeking a Catering Supervisor to lead the Barnton Community School kitchen, ensuring high standards of food hygiene and an excellent pupil experience. The role covers supervision of kitchen staff, allergen management, stock control, and admin tasks, with flexible duties across Edsential units as required.

Working hours are 08:00–14:00, 30 hours per week, term time plus two cleaning days; salary is paid over 12 months (£14.11/hour).

Qualifications

• Previous experience of running a school kitchen would be advantageous.
• The 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

• Preparing and presenting food to a high standard of hygiene and safe practice.
• Allergen Management and dietary needs.
• Completion of kitchen administration, Health and Safety checks and allergen management.
• Stock control, food orders and quality assurance to meet targets.
• Manage relationships with School Staff such as Teachers, Business Managers and Head Teachers.
• Management of kitchen staff including timesheets, absence management and probation meetings.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Job description

Edsential is seeking a Catering Supervisor to lead the Barnton Community School kitchen, ensuring high standards of food hygiene and an excellent pupil experience. The role covers supervision of kitchen staff, allergen management, stock control, and admin tasks, with flexible duties across Edsential units as required.

Working hours are 08:00–14:00, 30 hours per week, term time plus two cleaning days; salary is paid over 12 months (£14.11/hour).