Catering Supervisor

Brighton & Hove City Council; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Brighton seeks an individual for the role of Catering Support Staff. The ideal candidate will provide leadership and guidance to kitchen team members while ensuring high hygiene standards and a positive customer experience. You'll work closely with the Catering Manager, supporting ordering and invoicing processes. This role offers a term-time, permanent contract with 35 working hours per week and is subject to a DBS check.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high hygiene and kitchen standards.
• Experience in leadership within a kitchen environment.
• Capability to assist with ordering and invoicing processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members.
• Ensure a positive customer experience in the kitchen.
• Maintain the school's hygiene standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Systematic approach

Follow established procedures

Job description

• Contract Term Time - Permanent
• Closing Date Apply by 5 January 2026

Location

Varndean School, Balfour Road, Brighton, East Sussex

Job Summary

Job reference

• Positions available 1

Working hours

• Working hours 35
• Closing date 5 January 2026

Job category

• Job category Support Staff - Education

Organisation

• Organisation Brighton & Hove City Council

Directorate

• Directorate BHCC: External

Job introduction

Under the guidance of the Catering Manager, the successful applicant will provide leadership and guidance to all team members to ensure a positive customer experience., and assist the Catering Manager with ordering and invoicing processes.

Paid weeks per year: 45.05 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: As soon as possible

About the role

Reporting to the Catering Manager, this is an important role in maintaining the school’s high hygiene and kitchen standards. We are looking for someone who works well in a team, who has a systematic approach to their work and who is able to follow established procedures.

Closing date: 9am Monday 5th January 2026

Interview date: To be confirmed

How to apply: To apply please complete the application form and send/e-mail it, with a covering letter to Lynn Hill - [e-mail]

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company information

Brighton & Hove Schools - Taking Action for Equality

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.