Catering Supervisor

Directorate: Children and Families

Section: Hospitality

Location: Head Office – Weighbridge

Grade: Level 5

Actual Salary: £17,839.86 – £19,322.97

Hours: 25 – Part Time

This advert is open to Internal and External applicants.

This is a temporary post for 12 months.

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and experienced Catering Supervisor to join our dedicated school catering team.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a small team, showcase strong craft skills, and contribute positively to the school community by delivering high-quality meals.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in large-scale food production, excellent customer service skills, and a passion for nutrition in education.

A Level 2 Award in Food Safety and an NVQ in Food Preparation and Cooking (or equivalent) are required, or a willingness to train.

Term-time only hours provide a great work‑lifestyle balance, and uniform and training are provided. For an Informal Chat please contact Suzanne Hackett 01782 233366

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.