Catering Supervisor

Catering Supervisor (Primary) - Maternity Cover 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only) Required: June 2026 Temporary - Maternity Cover - 12 months NJC Scale Point 6 - 9 (Actual Salary: £18,124 - £19,006) Ravens Academy is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Catering Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operation of our school kitchen. This is a temporary maternity cover position and is an excellent opportunity for someone with catering experience who enjoys working in a school environment. The successful candidate will oversee the catering service, supervise two catering assistants and ensure that high-quality, nutritious meals are prepared and served to our pupils each day. The role is hands-on and will involve food preparation, menu planning, ordering supplies and ensuring that all food hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained. Key responsibilities include: Supervising the day-to-day running of the school kitchen Preparing and serving healthy, balanced meals in line with School Food Standards Managing food orders, stock control and kitchen budgets Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, allergen and health & safety regulations Leading and supporting two catering assistants Promoting healthy eating and encouraging pupils to enjoy school meals We are looking for someone who: Has experience working in a catering environment Holds a Level 3 Food Safety qualification (or equivalent) Has strong organisational and supervisory skills Is enthusiastic about providing high-quality food for children Works well as part of a team in a busy school environment What’s in it for you? In return, we offer a supportive working environment and the opportunity to make a positive difference to pupils’ wellbeing through the provision of healthy school meals Access to continuous personal development programs. A bespoke platform supporting colleague welfare and benefits, including pension scheme, employee assistance program (EAP), recognition and reward scheme, cycle to work scheme and discounts on many major high street brands. About Academy Transformation Trust Our ATT2030 Vision means we meet our young people where they are at and refuse to leave them there. Our pupils will leave us capable, competent and confident and take their place in the community of educated people. Our staff will be cared for, developed and they do will be capable, competent and confident. We would love to hear from those who want to join us in that mission. To learn more and to apply please see our application pack or visit our website. Ravens Academy is part of the Academy Transformation Trust family, whose ambition is that every person who passes through our schools and colleges becomes an educated person - able to take a rightful place in the community of educated people and to join what Robert Maynard Hutchins called “the Great Conversation.” An ATT education stresses history, the scientific mode of thinkin