Catering Supervisor

The Staffordshire Schools Multi Academy Trust, Burton On Trent, DE13 7JE

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  10 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,403.00 Annually (FTE) Overtime available at busy operational periods

Catering Supervisor job summary

Are you a school catering professional looking for a rewarding role that offers ultimate flexibility around your personal life? We are seeking a proactive Catering Supervisor to oversee kitchen operations across our 6 Trust schools, ensuring high standards and nutritious, budget-conscious meals for our pupils.

What the Role Involves

• Quality & Compliance: Visit our 6 kitchen sites regularly to ensure immaculate hygiene standards, smooth day-to-day operations, and up-to-date compliance paperwork.

• Menu Development: Design creative, appealing menus that strictly adhere to national School Food Standards while working within set financial budgets.

• Operational Oversight: Act as a knowledgeable guide and support link for our on-site kitchen teams.

Why Join Us?

• True Flexibility: We will work with the successful candidate to structure your 7 weekly hours around what suits you best.

• Term-Time Working: Enjoy every school holiday off for optimal work-life balance.

• Earn Extra at Peak Times: Additional hours are available during major operational pushes, such as menu redesign rollouts and the festive Christmas period.

What We’re Looking For

• Practical knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and compliance documentation.

• Strong understanding of School Food Standards and menu costing.

• Excellent communication and time-management skills, with the ability to travel between Trust sites.

Ready to make a real impact on our school catering while enjoying a schedule tailored to you? Apply today!

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Staffordshire Schools Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Staffordshire Schools Multi Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-staffordshire-schools-multi-academy-trust

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