School Mobile School Cook

Compass Group PLC; Greatham; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Catering Supervisor for Chartwells in Greatham. The role is part-time, 25 hours per week, contracted across 43.8 weeks per year.

You will oversee kitchens and service counters, ensuring exceptional food quality and customer service, while supporting and training teams and upholding health and safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least two years catering experience and holds a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, with strong communication and organisational

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years catering experience.
• Strong communication and organisation required.
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food to high standards.
• Supervise culinary and catering teams to maintain impeccable service.
• Communicate with line manager to monitor KPIs and targets.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and uphold brand image.
• Liaise between customers and culinary/service teams to exceed expectations.
• Train and support teams, leading from the front.
• Implement and review Health & Safety standards across teams.

Skills

Catering experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

# School Mobile School Cook## Job IntroductionWe'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 25 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 and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.Please note: This role is contracted to 43.8 weeks per yearYour key responsibilities will include:* Preparing delicious food to the highest standards* Supervising our culinary and catering teams to ensure we continue to deliver 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 our culinary and service teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectations* Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role* Implementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.Our ideal Catering Supervisor will:* Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service* Have a minimum of two years of catering experience* Have experience managing teams in a similar role* Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate* Have excellent communication and organisational skills* Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskillPart of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.Job Reference: com/2010/L97801/52834716/R/BU #State SchoolsCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!(C) OpenStreetMap contributors### School Mobile School Cook* **Salary**£14.05 per hour* **Frequency**Hourly* **Job Reference**com/2010/L97801/52834716/R/BU* **Contract Type**Part Time* **Closing Date**20 November, 2026* **Job Category**Other* **Business Unit**State Schools* **Location**Greatham, United Kingdom* **Posted on**20 October, 2026### Spread the word### Jobs in the same category