Catering Supervisor

Catering Supervisor

Ref: 2425/187

Hours: 25 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Salary: £15,138 to £15,512 per annum. Plus generous benefits, including a generous Occupational Pension Scheme

About the Role
We are looking for a Catering Supervisor to join the team to work in our busy catering outlets. Whilst assisting the Catering management team in leading and supporting the Catering team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality of service, customer satisfaction, health, hygiene and safety by meeting and exceeding strict standards. 

The work requires substantial physical effort, including bending and lifting of heavy stock items. Due to the nature of the post, the post holder will be on their feet for a good proportion of their shift. 

The post will be 38 weeks per year, to be worked from one week prior to the start of term (i.e. usually the last week of August) to the end of staff training week (1st week in July). The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 2:30pm, although flexibility is required around the needs of the business

About the Person
Experience working in a busy catering operation and leading a team of catering professionals is essential. You will be reliable, committed and have an ability to adapt to fluctuating changes in demand. You should have exceptional customer service skills, be a clear communicator and be able to demonstrate great teamwork. The role is very hands on, so a ‘can-do’ and proactive approach is essential.

About the College
We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. 

Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.

We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk 

Want to know more? 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Katie Everall, Catering Manager, at KEverall@yorkcollege.ac.uk.

Important Notices
Please see the attached document for Important Notices.

Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.

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Closing date: 1 August 2025 (9am)
Interview date: 12 August 2025

We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.  York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health.  We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer.  Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.