Chef Supervisor

Chef Supervisor
£13.50 per hour
Colchester, Essex (CO2)
Full time (40 hours per week)
Temporary to Permanent Position

Job Summary
Assure Personnel are currently recruiting for a Chef Supervisor ( Temporary to Permanent) on behalf of our client, a facilities catering company based in Colchester. The successful candidate will deliver exceptional services across multiple onsite locations. You will play a key role in supervising kitchen operations, motivating the team, ensuring high standards, and stepping in for the Head Chef when required.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Benefits:
· On-the-job training with experienced professionals
· Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
· Career development opportunities
· A friendly and supportive work environment
· Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
· Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
· Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
· Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.
· Free onsite parking
The Role:
· · Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring services meet client specifications across multiple locations.
· Motivate, supervise, and support chefs, assisting with training and development programmes.
· Deputise for the Head Chef during periods of absence
· Ensure correct cooking, disposal, and storage of food in line with company standards and legislation.
· Monitor and record fridge, freezer, hot cabinet, and servery temperatures
· Guarantee all foods are served and held at required temperatures, with checks accurately probed and recorded.
· Manage ingredient usage in line with recipe cards, exercising cost control and minimising waste.
· Uphold cleanliness, hygiene, and PPE standards.
· Maintain effective communication with the catering team, management, and the client organisation.
· Attend briefings, meetings, and performance reviews to ensure team and personal objectives are met.
· Provide catering support services across the site, including preparation, cooking, presentation, storage, and waste disposal.
Skills and Experience:
· Proven experience in a catering operational role.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· High attention to detail and adherence to standards.
· Knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations.
· Competent in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
· Qualified to one of the following or equivalent: BSC (Catering), MHCIM, HND, City & Guilds 706/1 and 2, NVQ Level 2 & 3, with Level 3 Food Safety certification.