Multi-Site Catering Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and adaptable Multi-Site Catering Supervisor to provide catering cover across our schools within the Trust during periods of staff absence, sickness, and vacancies.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong organisational and leadership skills, a passion for delivering high-quality food, and the ability to motivate and support catering teams in a variety of settings. Working across multiple sites, you will play a key role in ensuring that our catering services operate efficiently, economically, and in compliance with all food safety, hygiene, and nutritional standards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation, cooking, presentation, and service of meals, whilst maintaining high standards of customer service and ensuring the effective use of resources. Flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work independently are essential, as no two days will be the same.

As Mulit site Catering supervisor you will support the kitchen team with the following

• Organise, supervise, and support Catering Assistants in their daily duties.
• Be responsible for the preparation, cooking, and service of meals.
• Ensure the efficient and cost-effective use of resources within the catering operation.
• Prepare and present food to a high standard, meeting statutory requirements and school expectations.
• Ensure all food preparation and presentation complies with current catering standards and food safety legislation.
• Order food supplies and raw materials, check deliveries, and ensure the correct storage of food items.
• Monitor food production to ensure recipes, portion sizes, and nutritional guidelines are consistently followed.
• Ensure the prompt and efficient service of meals, refreshments, and special functions.
• Support the delivery of promotional menus and themed catering events throughout the year.
• Manage catering activities within the agreed budget and identify opportunities to maximise value for money.
• Monitor customer feedback and report any compliments, concerns, or operational issues to the Catering Area Manager.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and health and safety across the kitchen and dining areas.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working in a catering, kitchen, or food preparation environment.
• Possess good knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, and food safety legislation.
• Be organised and able to manage stock, ordering, and budgets effectively.
• Have excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Be able to motivate and support a team to deliver an outstanding service.
• Be flexible, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards.

Why work for the St Thomas Aquinas Multi Academy Trust?

• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 23 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.
• Employees are eligible for free childcare during their working hours if their child attends a before-school or after-school club operated by the school.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Perks at Work - Access to discounts from high street retailers

About St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi Academy Trust

Our school is part of the St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Multi-Academy Trust which brings together the 23 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Leicester City, Rutland and Leicestershire. Our priority is to ensure the very best Catholic Education for all young people in our community, whatever their circumstances. We will achieve this together, through a strategic approach to sharing best practice, effective challenge and support from a central standards and performance team and opportunities for high quality Continuing Professional Development.

The Trust and all our schools within our Trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check, online check and other pre-employment checks are required for successful applicants. The Trust will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition.

Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are committed to cultivating an equitable working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where every individual can fulfil their potential. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

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