School Kitchen Supervisor | Morpeth, Northumberland
- Permanent, Part-time
A well-run school kitchen needs someone who can keep everything moving, from the first preparations of the morning to the final lunchtime service.
We're recruiting an experienced School Kitchen Supervisor for a primary school in Morpeth, Northumberland.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys cooking, leading a team and making sure children receive nutritious, well-prepared meals each day.
You'll help oversee the daily catering operation, ensuring food is prepared safely, service runs efficiently and the kitchen maintains excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation.
What Makes Someone Right for This Role?
We're looking for someone who can lead by example, remain calm during busy lunch periods and take responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen.
Previous experience working in a school kitchen is essential, ideally with supervisory or team-leading responsibilities.
You'll need:
Experience preparing and serving meals in a school catering environment.
A good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety and allergen management.
Confidence supervising kitchen assistants and organising daily tasks.
Knowledge of portion control, stock rotation and reducing food waste.
Strong communication skills and a positive, practical attitude.
The ability to maintain high standards while working to a busy school timetable.
A Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene qualification, or equivalent, would be desirable.
Your Role in the Kitchen
You'll be involved in both the practical preparation of meals and the organisation of the catering service.
On a typical day, you could be:
Coordinating food preparation and lunchtime service.
Supporting the preparation and cooking of balanced school meals.
Allocating tasks and guiding catering assistants.
Checking food temperatures and maintaining accurate safety records.
Monitoring stock, checking deliveries and assisting with ordering.
Ensuring dietary requirements and food allergies are handled correctly.
Keeping kitchen equipment, preparation areas and storage facilities clean and safe.
Supporting menu planning and helping manage food waste.
You'll also work alongside school staff to ensure the catering service meets the needs of pupils throughout the school day.
A Working Pattern That Fits Around the School Day
Location: Morpeth, Northumberland
School Type: Primary School
Position: School Kitchen Supervisor
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Part-Time, 30 Hours Per Week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Ready to Take the Lead?
If you're an experienced school catering professional who enjoys being part of a busy kitchen and takes pride in providing a great service to children, this could be a brilliant next step.
We're keen to hear from candidates who are dependable, organised and confident supporting both food preparation and the wider kitchen team.
Apply today to be considered for this School Kitchen Supervisor opportunity in Morpeth.