Catering Supervisor

Are you passionate about delivering excellent food and customer service? We are looking for a proactive and organised Catering Supervisor to join our Estates and Facilities team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll lead daily operations across our catering outlets, ensuring high standards of food hygiene, service, and teamwork.

You’ll work closely with the Catering Manager and wider team to support food preparation, service delivery, and hospitality events, while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Essential Criteria

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in Catering or equivalent experience

Previous experience in a similar catering role

Strong customer service and cash handling experience

Experience in food preparation, cooking, and service

Ability to organise staff and explain tasks clearly

Key Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, cooking, and baking on site

Supervise catering outlets and ensure smooth daily operations

Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene

Support in-house hospitality services and promotional events

Complete daily/weekly paperwork in line with legislation

Monitor allergen information and ensure staff training is up to date

Provide excellent customer service and respond to feedback

Work flexibly across DNCG sites, including evenings and weekends

Support students on placement and contribute to departmental development

Why join us?

Competitive salary

30 Bookable annual leave days, bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.

Professional development opportunities.

Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.

On-site gym & florist (site dependent).

Subsidised canteen & coffee shops.

Additional Information

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Contact: For enquiries about the role, please email staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk

Join our catering team and help us deliver a high-quality service that supports the college community. Apply today and bring your skills to a vibrant and supportive environment.