Job Description

Cook

Contract Type: Support Staff

Location: Bilborough College

Start Date: ASAP

Permanent, Part-time, 30 hours per week (Term time only), 0.701fte.

Grade 3, point 6 25,558 per annum (17,916 pro rata)

Do you have a passion for great food, excellent customer service, and creating a welcoming dining experience? We're looking for a Catering Supervisor to join our team and play a key role in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for our students, staff, and visitors.

Working under the guidance of the Chef Manager, you'll lead a team of catering assistants, help plan and prepare menus, and ensure that our catering service is safe, efficient, and customer-focused.

What you'll be doing:

Supervising the daily catering service, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Supporting and guiding the catering team to deliver a smooth, high-standard service. Preparing, cooking, and serving fresh meals with creativity and variety. Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, allergen legislation, and health & safety standards. Assisting with menu planning, stock control, ordering, and budget management. Promoting a positive, welcoming dining experience for students and staff.
What we're looking for:

Essential:

NVQ Level 2/3 in Catering (or equivalent). Knowledge of food hygiene, allergens, and health & safety. Experience in a customer-focused catering environment. Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills. A flexible, friendly, and proactive approach. Commitment to safeguarding and supporting young people.
Desirable:

Supervisory catering experience and experience in an educational or large-scale catering environment.

Why join us?

The chance to make a real difference to the student experience. A varied role where you can showcase creativity in food preparation. Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities. A positive, values-driven workplace where safeguarding and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do.
If you're enthusiastic about food, thrive in a busy environment, and want to lead a team that makes a real impact every day, we'd love to hear from you.

We are a Sixth Form College with a diverse student community. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within our staff team.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to pre-employment screening including DBS clearance. We are an equal opportunities employer.

CVs will only be accepted alongside a completed application form.

Closing date: Friday 5th December 2025

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held: W/C 8th December 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,558.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person