Catering Supervisor at Wiltshire Career Site

Salisbury, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

14.28

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Safety, Food Handling, Culinary Skills, Communication Skills, Team Player, Health and Safety Regulations, Organizational Skills, Self-Motivated, Practical Aptitude, Problem Solving, Flexibility

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: £14.28 per hour (£27,550.17 pro rata) Hours of work: Part Time (32.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 39 weeks per year, includes Teacher Training days) Contract type: Permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St Michael’s CofE Primary School for further information. A bit about us: St Michael’s is an open and inclusive primary school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. Located in the garrison town of Larkhill, Wiltshire, our setting aims to spark interest, ignite a passion for learning and fire up ambition to inspire every child to recognise and exceed expectations. Our staff provide a challenging, yet nurturing, environment based on our Christian values and we are committed to learning outside the classroom, as much as inside; with regular trips planned and visitors invited in to help make the learning relevant and linked to both our local community and the wider world. In May 2022, we joined Acorn Education Trust, which has provided exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience. All about the role: Acorn Education Trust is looking for a Catering Supervisor to join its dedicated and friendly catering team, based at St Michael’s C of E Primary School and provide a high-quality catering service which supports the well-being of pupils and staff, including meeting school catering and health and safety standards. Reporting to the Head of Catering, the successful candidate will be highly organised and consistent, with experience working in a similar environment at management level. You will have a good practical aptitude, strong culinary skills and a solid knowledge of culinary production. An understanding of the routines and legislative requirements for working in school/industrial catering is advantageous for the role, as is the ability to observe and implement health and safety regulations. We are looking for someone who: Holds a Level 2 food safety certificate or NVQ equivalent; Has a solid understanding of food handling, preparation and hygiene; Has strong culinary skills and knowledge in culinary production; Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of pupils and staff; Is organised with a practical aptitude; Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent; Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations; Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative; Can observe and implement health and safety regulations; Can thrive working in a busy environment; Has previous experience in a similar role (advantageous); Has a positive and flexible attitude. We can offer the successful candidate: An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning; A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported; Opportunities for training and progression; The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues; A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure. Find out more and apply: For information about this role and to apply, please visit our Acorn careers page at: (https://www.eteach.com/careers/acorneducationtrust/job/catering-supervisor-1514429/?lang=en-GB) and click ‘Fast Apply’ to complete an application form by the closing date. Closing date (and time): Friday 7th November 2025 at 12pm Interview date: TBC Commencement date: ASAP Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position. St Michael's Church of England Primary School, as part of the Acorn 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. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV's submitted via the apply button will not be considered.

Responsibilities

The Catering Supervisor will provide a high-quality catering service that supports the well-being of pupils and staff. They will ensure compliance with school catering and health and safety standards.