Kitchen Supervisor

Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education trust located in Gateshead is seeking a Kitchen Supervisor to assist with catering operations at St Bede’s Catholic School. The role involves ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation, and the successful candidate will hold specific culinary qualifications, including City & Guilds. This is a permanent position with attractive work hours, and the Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Hold the City & Guilds 7061 and 7062 or equivalent NVQ.
• Experience catering in large quantities to a high standard.
• Relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene qualifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef Manager in planning and providing catering operations.
• Deputise for the Chef Manager during their absence.

Skills

Catering operations

Food presentation

Health & Safety compliance

Catering for large quantities

Education

City & Guilds 7061 and 7062 or equivalent NVQ

Health & Safety qualification

Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Kitchen Supervisor

Location: St Bede’s Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester, DH7 0RD

Grade: Grade E, SCP 8-11 (£26,823 - £28,141 per annum, pro rata)

Hours: Permanent, 32 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 3 days (38.6 weeks)

We are proud to be part of the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, a family of secondary, middle, primary and first schools in Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland, and Sunderland. Bishop Wilkinson is the largest Catholic education trust in the North East of England and will contain 48 schools when fully formed. This is an exciting time to join our supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef Manager plan, organise and provide catering operations to ensure that food quality, presentation and service are provided to high standards, as defined by the Trust Catering Team.
• Deputise when the Chef Manager is unavailable, catering for all school service periods, important events and special services.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold the City & Guilds 7061 and 7062 or an equivalent NVQ, along with a relevant Health & Safety and Food Hygiene qualification, and will bring experience of catering in large quantities to a high standard in an education or commercial setting.

How to Apply

To complete an online application form please click the ‘Apply Now’ button.

Closing date: 4th January 2026

Interview date: TBC

Legal & EEO

The Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online check will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.