At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in food preparation and ensure high hygiene standards.
- Company: Join BMAT, a community-focused trust dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Enjoy private healthcare, pension contributions, and discounted gym memberships.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while honing your culinary and leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering and team supervision is essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About you
You’ll be an experienced catering professional with a passion for food and high standards of hygiene and safety. Confident in both cooking and team supervision, you'll support the Catering Manager with menu planning, food preparation, and staff coordination—stepping up to lead the team during allocated shifts. You’re organised, reliable, and comfortable taking responsibility, including handling kitchen operations, reporting staff absences, and ensuring procedures are followed. Flexibility to assist with occasional special functions and a hands-on approach to maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment are essential.
The Trust BMAT is a thriving community of schools, committed to providing an outstanding education for every student attending one of our schools. We create environments where individuals matter, confidence flourishes, and every child can achieve exceptional outcomes. We currently oversee seven secondary academies and five primary academies, primarily located in Harlow, with additional sites in Newham and Stansted.
The Trust’s vision is clear - to work together to smash through the barriers that prevent children from becoming confident, high-achieving, and independent individuals.
What BMAT offers:
- Generous employer pension contribution through Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Private healthcare benefits, including 24/7 Doctorline access
- Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
- Cycle to work
- Discounted Gym membership through salary sacrifice
- Lifestyle and discount savings
- Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice scheme via Yellownest
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
Please note: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be shortlisted or appointed.
BMAT Education is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).
Catering Supervisor employer: Sir Frederick Gibberd College
BMAT Education is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where every individual is valued. With generous benefits such as private healthcare, pension contributions, and lifestyle savings, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to a meaningful mission of empowering students in Harlow and beyond. Join us in creating a positive impact in education, where your passion for catering will be celebrated and your leadership skills nurtured.
Contact Details:
Sir Frederick Gibberd College Recruitment Team
