Catering Supervisor

Equans Services Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a full-time Catering Supervisor in Tees Valley. The role involves overseeing canteen operations, managing menu and stock control, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Requirements include prior catering experience, knowledge in cooking and safety management, and relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including annual leave and employee assistance programs. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

Employee Assistance Program

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge in the theory of cooking and practical cooking techniques.
• Previous experience in a similar catering establishment.
• Understanding of Health and Safety and Food Safety Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of the canteen facility.
• Manage food and non-food item orders for service.
• Ensure strict hygiene compliance with regulations.

Skills

Knowledge in cooking theory

Experience supervising a catering team

Understanding of Health and Safety

Knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems

Education

Food Safety Level 3 Certificate

HACCP Level 3 Certificate

IOSH Supervising Safety

Current First Aid qualification

Job description

Equans Catering Supervisor – Cleveland & Durham Police Tactical Training Centre, Urlay Nook Stockton on Tees, TS16 0QB

Equans is recruiting for a Catering Supervisor for a full‑time, permanent role working 40 hours per week. Salary: £26,886.38 per annum plus benefits.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm with a 30‑minute lunch break.

Note: This role includes a DS Basic check; passing is essential.

What you will deliver

You will oversee the operation of the canteen facility, including the preparation and cooking of food and beverages, ordering all food and non‑food items for service provision, and ensuring strict personal hygiene and equipment hygiene in compliance with environmental health regulations. You will manage the menu and stock control, ensure efficient and friendly service, and maintain effective communication with the Account Manager.

What we can offer you

• Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and a personalised support programme

Who we are looking for

• Knowledgeable in the theory of cooking, demonstrating good practical cooking techniques.
• Previous experience working in a similar catering establishment and supervising a catering team.
• Understanding of Health and Safety and Food Safety Management Systems.
• Ideally holding or working towards a Food Safety Level 3 Certificate.
• Ideally holding or working towards a HACCP Level 3 Certificate.
• Ideally holding IOSH Supervising Safety (not mandatory).
• Ideally holding a current First Aid qualification (not mandatory).

Who are we

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government accelerate the transition to a low‑carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers’ needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

What's next

If this role is of interest to you, please register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

We’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; should you join Equans, you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks: AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re‑location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements. The Equans Resourcing Team manages this requirement; agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team, not directly to Equans managers.