Average Catering Supervisor salary in the UK

Randstad Education, Liverpool are looking for School Catering Assistants for roles within Sefton schools. A school catering assistant helps prepare, cook, and serve healthy meals to students and staff. Working under a Catering Manager, responsibilities include food preparation, counter service, operating tills, and maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and food hygiene. Key ResponsibilitiesFood Prep & Service: Help slice, peel, and assemble ingredients for daily meals. Serve food portions to students while ensuring special dietary restrictions and allergens (substances that cause allergic reactions) are strictly managed. Hygiene & Cleaning: Wash dishes, mop floors, and sanitize kitchen equipment to meet strict health codes. This often involves deep-cleaning. Customer Service: Operate the cash register or till, and maintain a friendly, welcoming environment for pupils during busy lunch periods. Stock Management: Help receive food deliveries, check expiration dates, and properly store items to prevent food waste. Typical RequirementsWork Schedule: Part-time hours, usually term-time only (working around 15-25 hours per week during the school year). This means you get school holidays off. Physical Stamina: You must be able to stand for long periods, frequently bend, and lift heavy items like supply boxes. Safeguarding: Because you work near children, a background check such as an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is legally required.Certifications: A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is highly beneficial, though ABOUT US:Randstad Education is the UK market leader for recruitment within education. We have been helping teachers and support staff to find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges and nurseries for nearly twenty years. Working with over 2500 schools each week, our staff support over 135,000 children every day across the country, so we can find the right match for your skills. The Liverpool branch is one of the oldest and busiest in the country and has a dedicated team of consultants working across primary, secondary and SEN. We now also have a dedicated section looking after school support roles such as technicians, administration and finance.WHAT NEXT?We are proud to support a diverse portfolio of schools across the North West, so even if this job or location is not suitable, we would still like to hear from you regarding your relevant experience, as we may have other roles available in schools, temporary or permanent, short-or long-term, full or part-time, which may be a better match.If your application is deemed suitable for this position an initial telephone interview will be offered immediately, We may be able to organise a face to face meeting also if you wish. Documents will be submitted and checked online and our consultants will guide you through how to do this. All candidates will be required to undergo child protection and UK eligibility checks, and be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all applicants to share this commitment.To discuss this in more detail, please contact Eileen Stackhouse your specialist secondary consultant via email on call our Liverpool branch on or Apply now!

20910 - Prison Catering: Caterer - Caterer/Kitchen Supervisor Catering - HMP Guys MarshGeneral InformationSalary£41,328Working PatternFull Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible WorkingVacancy ApproachExternalLocationShaftesburyRegionSouth WestClosing Date21-Aug-2026Business UnitGuys MarshPost TypePermanentCivil Service GradeEONumber of jobs available1Reserve List12 MonthsJob ID20910Descriptions & requirementsJob descriptionThis is not your average catering job. It is a great chance to put your catering qualifications and skills into practice and make an impact far beyond the kitchen.As part of the prison's catering team, you'll be working in a professional industrial kitchen environment, with a good salary, pension and Civil Service benefits including apprenticeship opportunities 'earn while you learn'. Unlike traditional restaurant jobs, you won't have to work late into the evening.You'll oversee the work of offenders to prepare and cook quality, nutritional meals for the entire prison. Plus, you'll play your part in helping them turn their lives around - supporting them to learn new skills and work towards gaining qualifications to increase their chances of employment and reduce their likelihood of reoffending when they leave prison.Hours and salaryYou will work a 37 hour week and shift patterns are in place which include hours outside of 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday, weekends and public holidays. You will receive a 20% unsocial hours payment in addition to your basic pay, subject to working these hours.All roles can be open to part-time and job share arrangements subject to the business need/operational requirement. However, you will still be required to undertake the full range of shifts. As a new recruit, you will start on the minimum salary.Band 4 salary minimum inclusive of 20% unsocial hours allowance - £41,328Band 4 salary maximum inclusive of 20% unsocial hours allowance - £41,328Qualifications and experience· Level 2 certificate in food production within hospitality and catering or equivalent· Food hygiene certificate at Level 2· Food hygiene certificate Level 3 (intermediate level)· Working towards a relevant vocational qualification at Level 3 or already hold formal qualifications in catering e.g. City and Guilds 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 3In addition, you must be:· Familiar with all current health, safety and hygiene related regulations for working in a kitchen· Able to demonstrate competency within an industrial kitchen environment.· Able to demonstrate team leadership experience· Able to speak with confidence in EnglishPlease note refresher training in food safety (HACCP) should be completed at three year intervals.Tips for applyingYou will need to provide an anonymised CV and answer questions which outline your past experience.You will also need to answer specific 'behavioural' questions. We will ask you how you would react in your job.Behaviours:· Developing Self and Others· Managing a Quality Service· Communicating and Influencing· Making Effective Decisions· Working together· LeadershipAdditional InformationSuccessful applicants need to be 18 at the point they take up post as an exception under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.Working Arrangements & Further InformationThe MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS' Flexible Working policy.If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitable qualified staff.The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate's Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment.BenefitsAnnual Leave-The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment. If you were appointed internally and your leave was previously calculated in days, this will continue to be the case.Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays-You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays. These hours are added to your annual leave allowance. There is a requirement to work some public and bank holidays subject to your shift pattern and the operational needs of the establishmentPension-The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.Work Life BalanceHM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wherever managers and establishments can accommodate requests to do so. HMPPS offers flexible working subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period and NVQ...

We are looking for a professional, hardworking and confident Catering Supervisor to join our busy in-house Catering team at Plumpton College. This is an important role supporting the day-to-day running of our main College dining room, which is at the heart of our campus near Lewes, East Sussex. The dining room provides a three-meal service for residential students and is the main hub for lunch service for students, staff and visitors. You will also support provision at the Graze Café in our AgriFood building, as well as helping to deliver catering for meetings, events and functions across the College. This is an exciting time to join Plumpton College as we continue to grow our catering offer to meet the needs of our students and expand our commercial conference and events activity. What you’ll be doingSupporting the day-to-day running of the main dining room and other catering outletsDelivering a friendly, high-quality service to students, staff and visitorsSupervising cleanliness, food safety and hygiene standards across catering areasMonitoring cleaning records, food temperatures, stock control and portion controlSupporting catering for meetings, events and functions, including some evenings and weekendsProviding cover across other College catering outlets when requiredUndertaking manual handling duties as part of the role What we’re looking forWe are looking for someone who: Has a catering qualification or relevant catering experienceHolds a current Food Hygiene CertificateHas at least two years’ experience in a similar roleHas a passion for good food and a high-quality customer experienceCan demonstrate excellent customer service skillsIs outgoing, approachable and flexibleWorks well as part of a teamCan stay calm and effective under pressure Why Join Us?At Plumpton College, we live our values — Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive and Progressive — in everything we do. You’ll benefit from:We offer a competitive salary alongside a generous benefits package. Staff have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive CPD opportunities, and a supportive working environment. As a Disability Confident Committed employer and a signatory of the Menopause Pledge, we are proud to foster an inclusive workplace. New colleagues benefit from a structured induction and supported probationary period, as well as a strong coaching culture with in-house Level 5 trained coaches. Employees also enjoy a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits such as eligibility for a TOTUM card and Blue Light Card, free eye tests, free use of our onsite gym, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted Plumpton wine and courses, free onsite parking, access to competitively priced dining facilities, and an Employee Assistance Programme. Our commitment to staff wellbeing and community is further demonstrated through regular networking events, active EDI and Sustainability committees, and social events at Christmas. Basic working hours are five days over a seven-day rota, to include possible weekends (one or two per month). Hours are approximately 7.00am to 4.00pm or 10.00am to 7.00pm. Some flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the business and therefore weekend and evening working will be required. Hours and working times will be agreed with the Catering Supervisor, based on the needs of the business. This is an all-year-round role. Some evening, weekend and holiday period working will be required to support catering functions, student activities, recruitment events and wider college activities. We reserve the right to interview or close the vacancy early should we receive a high number of applications. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis. Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Employment cannot begin until the appropriate DBS clearance has been received and considered. Apply now to join a forward-thinking college and help provide an excellent catering service for our students, staff and visitors.