Catering Supervisor / Cook

Shorefields; Braintree; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Braintree is seeking a Catering Supervisor/Cook to manage its busy school kitchen. You will ensure the preparation of nutritious meals, uphold food safety standards, and lead a small kitchen team. This part-time role requires experience in catering and a Food Hygiene certification. Enjoy a supportive environment with term-time only working hours.

Benefits

Friendly school environment

Term-time only working

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Catering experience

Food preparation

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC4420-618 Position Type: Catering Pay Range: Scale 4, points 6-7

Position Start Date: 15/01/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 14/12/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: To be confirmed

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,achieveand aspire.

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.

Please feel free to view our recruitment brochure to get further insights to what it is like working at Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form.

How to Apply:

To apply for the role, please complete the application form,demonstratinghow your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly toNotley HighSchool.
Application guidance notes are also available toassistyou with completing your application.
Informal enquiriesregardingthe role can be made toCeri Bird, Headteachers PAvia email [e-mail]

Information about the School

At Notley High School and 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 - learning together and succeeding together to be the best that we can be.

Notley High School and 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.

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. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Human Resources Department
Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form
Notley Road, Braintree
Essex, CM7 1WY Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]