Catering Supervisor/Cook

Bridge Academy Trust; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Braintree is seeking an enthusiastic Catering Supervisor/Cook to manage the school kitchen operations. The role involves preparing nutritious meals, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in catering, hold a Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 certificate, and be passionate about providing healthy meals for students. This permanent position offers work during term time only, fostering a supportive school environment.

Benefits

Friendly school environment

Term-time working

Opportunities for training

Qualifications

• Experienced in catering or food preparation, preferably in a school setting.
• Qualified in Food Hygiene with necessary certificates.
• Organised and able to lead a small kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals according to nutritional standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and maintain smooth meal services.
• Order and manage food supplies within budget.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety standards are met.

Skills

Catering experience

Food hygiene qualified

Organisational skills

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 certificate

Job description

Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form

Role Profile

Salary

From £13.47 per hour

Contract

Permanent

Required

As soon as possible

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Catering Supervisor/Cook to lead the day‑to‑day running of our busy school kitchen. You will be responsible for preparing tasty, nutritious meals for our students and staff, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety at all times.

This is a hands‑on role that involves cooking, serving, supervising kitchen staff, ordering supplies, and keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook and serve meals in line with school menus and nutritional standards.
• Supervise and support kitchen staff, ensuring a smooth meal service.
• Order and manage food supplies and stock levels within budget.
• Maintain excellent hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards.
• Keep accurate records for compliance and inspections.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in catering or food preparation (school or similar setting preferred).
• Qualified in Food Hygiene (Level 2 or 3 certificate required).
• Organised, reliable, and able to lead a small team.
• Passionate about providing healthy, appealing food for students.

What We Offer:

• A friendly, supportive school environment.
• Term‑time only working (school holidays off).
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A role that makes a real difference every day!

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Notley High School on the email address provided below.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email addressed to Mrs C Bird, Headteachers PA on:

Mrs Ceri Bird
Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form,
Notley Road,
Braintree,
Essex CM7 1WY

This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to DBS clearance and satisfactory references. If successful, an enhanced DBS check would be sought.

Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

About Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form

At Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11-19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do. We have a clear aim for our students and staff: “Enjoy, Enrich, Achieve & Aspire”. As a school our ambition is to be “An outstanding school in the heart of the community.” These messages underpin everything we do.

We want to work with colleagues who put the students at the centre of everything we do, but also take the opportunities we can offer them to develop their careers and fulfil their own aspirations.

Notley High & Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of high quality learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school‑led school improvement approach and long‑term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff’s development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form
Notley Road
Braintree
Essex
CM7 1WY
01376 556300
www.notleyhigh.com