Catering Supervisor (Heath Primary School)

Derbyshire Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Catering Supervisor to lead the kitchen team at Heath Primary School. The role involves managing daily kitchen operations, ensuring health and safety standards, and maintaining a positive environment for customers. Candidates should ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality along with relevant supervisory experience. This position offers a negotiable salary based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within a catering environment.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the kitchen.
• Oversee preparation, cooking, and service.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Health & Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Job description

Closing date: 04 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join award-winning Derbyshire Catering Service. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Catering professional to lead our kitchen team at Heath Primary School.

Responsibilities: As Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the kitchen, including preparation, cooking, service, and performing clerical duties via a digital management system. Your customer’s health and safety are our priority, and all staff are required to follow food hygiene and health & safety regulations. We want to help make good lunchtime memories for our customers, so it is essential that you can demonstrate an attitude which is appropriate to the school environment.

Qualifications & Experience

As a supervisor you would ideally hold NVQ Level 2 in Catering and Hospitality or have relevant experience with a sound knowledge of Health & Safety and possess the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2.

Starting salary

Within the grade is negotiable depending on your current salary, experience or qualifications.

Provisional Interview Date: 21 January 2026