Leading a great catering service at the heart of our school community.
If you are an experienced catering professional who enjoys leading a team, maintaining high standards and providing a welcoming service, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Catering Supervisor to join our team at Wellesley Haddon Dene. Could that be you?
As our Catering Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the school kitchen, ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality catering for our pupils, staff and visitors. You will supervise and support the catering team, maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards, manage stock and ordering, and support the catering requirements of our School and Mini-Stay provision.
About Wellesley Haddon Dene
Based in Broadstairs on the stunning Kent coast, Wellesley Haddon Dene is a thriving independent Prep School with a warm, family-like atmosphere and an exceptional reputation for excellence. We give children the best start in life through small class sizes, high expectations, rich opportunities and a culture where every child is truly known. Wellesley Haddon Dene isn’t just an inspiring place to learn – it’s a wonderful place to work too. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and supportive community for our pupils, families and staff.
About the Position
Contract Type: Permanent, All Year Round
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with flexibility
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Start Date: September 2026
This role requires flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to support Mini-Stays, school events and functions.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the day-to-day operation of the school kitchen and ensuring an efficient, high-quality catering service.
- Supervising, supporting and coordinating members of the catering team.
- Supporting the preparation, presentation and service of high-quality meals, snacks and refreshments.
- Ensuring consistently high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety throughout the kitchen.
- Ensuring appropriate procedures are followed in relation to allergens, dietary requirements and safe food preparation.
- Managing stock levels, ordering supplies and ensuring appropriate storage and stock rotation.
- Supporting the catering requirements of the School’s Mini-Stay provision.
- Coordinating catering requirements for school events, functions and other activities.
- Ensuring kitchen equipment and catering areas are maintained safely and any concerns are reported promptly.
- Supporting and developing members of the catering team to maintain high standards of service.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the School to respond to changing catering and operational requirements.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience working within a catering, hospitality or kitchen environment.
- A strong understanding of food hygiene, Health & Safety and allergen management.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- The ability to supervise, support and motivate other members of the catering team.
- High standards of food preparation, cleanliness and customer service.
- The ability to work independently, use initiative and manage competing priorities.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to interact professionally with colleagues, pupils, parents and visitors.
- A reliable, flexible and positive approach to work.
- A willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends to support Mini-Stays, school events and functions.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Previous supervisory experience, knowledge of stock control and ordering processes, and a recognised Food Hygiene/Food Safety qualification would be advantageous; however, training and support will be provided to the successful candidate.
Why Work at Wellesley Haddon Dene?
You will enjoy a welcoming, collaborative environment where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to grow. Our benefits include:
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Company pension scheme.
- Company sick pay.
- Life assurance worth three times your annual salary.
- Free lunch provided.
- Refer-a-friend scheme with financial reward.
- Wellbeing and wellness programme.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- A collaborative, friendly and supportive working environment.
If you are an experienced catering professional looking for an opportunity to take greater responsibility and play an important role within a friendly school community, we would be delighted to receive your application.
We look forward to welcoming you to Wellesley Haddon Dene.
Wellesley Haddon Dene is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the candidates. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Pay: £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
