School Kitchen Supervisor - Part-Time, 25h, Term-Time

Edsential; Wirral; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

DBS cost covered

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing programmes

Uniform provided

Local government pension

Friendly team

Job summary

Edsential is seeking a Catering Supervisor or Kitchen Assistant to join our school-based teams across Cheshire West and Chester, Wirral, Halton and Flintshire. This 25-hour-per-week, term-time contract (plus 2 cleaning days) pays £14.11 per hour.

The successful candidate will lead kitchen staff, ensure high hygiene standards, manage allergens and administration, build strong relationships with school staff, and contribute to delivering quality meals and great customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience running a school kitchen would be advantageous.
• Ability to empower and lead a team.
• Ability to build relationships and promote a positive work environment.
• Lead by example attitude.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a busy customer facing role.
• Flexible to work within other Edsential units as required.
• Comfortable working with IT systems; full training provided on induction.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting food to a high standard of hygiene and safe practice.
• Allergen management and dietary considerations.
• Completion of kitchen administration, including Health and Safety checks and Allergen management.
• Maintain records; stock control, food orders, quality assurance.
• Manage relationships with School Staff (Teachers, Business Managers, Head Teachers).
• Management of kitchen staff (timesheets, absence management, probation).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Team empowerment

Flexibility

IT systems

Stress management

Job description

Edsential is seeking a Catering Supervisor or Kitchen Assistant to join our school-based teams across Cheshire West and Chester, Wirral, Halton and Flintshire. This 25-hour-per-week, term-time contract (plus 2 cleaning days) pays £14.11 per hour.

The successful candidate will lead kitchen staff, ensure high hygiene standards, manage allergens and administration, build strong relationships with school staff, and contribute to delivering quality meals and great customer service.