At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in preparing and presenting high-quality food for school pupils.
- Company: Join Edsential, a community-focused company dedicated to quality catering in schools.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid training, discounts, wellbeing support, and a secure pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a friendly team with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on students' dining experiences while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen management and strong leadership skills are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 14.11 - 14.11 £ per hour.
Company: Edsential Community Interest Company
Salary: £14.11 - £14.11
Hours: Part-time
Location: WA7 1RZ
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 21 Aug 2026
Closing date: 18 Sept 2026
Summary
- Hours: 25 Hours per Week
- Shift Hours: Approx 8AM-1PM
- Hourly Rate: £14.11
- Full Address: St Edwards Catholic Primary, Wivern Place, Runcorn, WA7 1RZ
- School Term Time Contract (plus 2 cleaning days in addition) - Salary paid equally over 12 months
Are you a passionate Catering Supervisor or a Kitchen Assistant looking for a progression opportunity? If so, this role is for you and we'd love you to join our fantastic team based in schools across Halton.
If successful, you will be supporting the Catering operations in running the service at St Edwards Catholic Primary. You'll be representing both Edsential and our school to ensure that all pupils have the best quality food and customer experience.
If you want a better work life balance or need to work around homelife this is an ideal opportunity.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and supervising the Kitchen staff in the following duties:
- Preparing and presenting food to a high standard of hygiene and safe practice
- Allergen Management and dietary considerations
- Completion of all kitchen administration, i.e., Health and Safety Checks, Allergen Management
- Work to maintain accurate records and ensure kitchen targets are met, i.e., stock control, food orders, quality assurance
- Manage relationships with School Staff such as Teachers, Business Managers, and Head Teachers
- Management of kitchen staff, i.e. processing timesheets, absence management, and probation meetings
What benefits do you get in return?
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Enhanced DBS Check - Cost covered by employer on acceptance of role
- Access to benefits including retail and leisure discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme (throughout the year)
- Support to prioritise your health and wellbeing with dedicated 24/7 wellbeing programmes and a wellbeing team
- Uniform and safety shoes provided on day 1
- Secure Future retirement income through the local government pension scheme
- A friendly and supportive team
What do we require from you?
- Previous experience of running a school kitchen would be advantageous
- The ability to empower and lead a team
- Ability to build relationships and promote a positive work environment
- A lead by example attitude
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work well under pressure in a busy customer facing role
- Flexible to work within other Edsential units as required
- Comfortable working with IT systems - Full training will be provided on induction
We take pride in training and inducting our employees, so everyone has the skills they require to successfully carry out their role. In return, we want your commitment to work hard and to make a big difference!
Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool, we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.
For further information about this role, please email HR@edsential.co.uk.
Edsential regard safeguarding with the highest priority, therefore successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks and enhanced DBS.
Please note that for all catering and cleaning vacancies, the jobs will be closed once a suitable applicant has been interviewed.
Catering Supervisor in Runcorn employer: Edsential Community Interest Company
Edsential Community Interest Company is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment at Hartford Manor Community Primary School. With a strong emphasis on employee training and personal development, you will have the opportunity to grow within a friendly team while contributing to the well-being of the community through quality food service.
Contact Details:
Edsential Community Interest Company Recruitment Team
