Catering Supervisor (Primary) – Maternity Cover
- 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only)
- Required: As soon as possible
- Temporary – Maternity Cover – 12 months
- NJC Scale Point 6 – 9 (Actual Salary: £18,124 – £19,006)
Ravens Academy is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Catering Supervisor to lead the day‑to‑day operation of our school kitchen. This is a temporary maternity cover position and is an excellent opportunity for someone with catering experience who enjoys working in a school environment.
The successful candidate will oversee the catering service, supervise two catering assistants and ensure that high‑quality, nutritious meals are prepared and served to our pupils each day. The role is hands‑on and will involve food preparation, menu planning, ordering supplies and ensuring that all food hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained.
Key responsibilities
- Supervising the day‑to‑day running of the school kitchen
- Preparing and serving healthy, balanced meals in line with School Food Standards
- Managing food orders, stock control and kitchen budgets
- Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, allergen and health & safety regulations
- Leading and supporting two catering assistants
- Promoting healthy eating and encouraging pupils to enjoy school meals
We are looking for someone who
- Has experience working in a catering environment
- Holds a Level 3 Food Safety qualification (or equivalent)
- Has strong organisational and supervisory skills
- Is enthusiastic about providing high‑quality food for children
- Works well as part of a team in a busy school environment
What’s in it for you?
In return, we offer a supportive working environment and the opportunity to make a positive difference to pupils’ wellbeing through the provision of healthy school meals.
Access to continuous personal development programmes. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance programme (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will undertake an enhanced DBS criminal record check, and online searches will be carried out in line with KCSIE update 2025. We are committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcome all applications. We are open to Flexible Working.
Closing date: 09.00am, Monday 01 June 2026
Interview date: To be confirmed
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