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Peri-Peripatetic Catering Supervisor (Bakewell Junior School)
- Location
- Bakewell Junior School, High Peak, Hope Valley, Bakewell, Glossop
- Reference
- JOB/26/00761
- Salary details
- Grade 5 £14,621.16 - £14,852 per annum
- Job term
- Part Time
- Appointment type
- Permanent
- Hours
- 25 hours per week
- Closing Date
- 17 May 2026
Peri‑Peripatetic Catering Supervisor – Hope Valley, Bakewell, High Peak & Glossop
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the award‑winning Derbyshire Catering Service, where we are proud to provide healthy, nutritious meals that make a real difference to children’s school days.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated catering professional to lead kitchen teams across the Hope Valley, Bakewell, High Peak and Glossop areas. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines hands‑on catering with leadership, organisation and a passion for excellent service.
About the role
As a Peri‑Peripatetic Catering Supervisor, you will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of school kitchens, including:
- Preparation, cooking and service of high‑quality meals
- Leading and supporting kitchen teams across multiple sites
- Ensuring full compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards
- Completing clerical duties using a digital catering management system
The safety, wellbeing and enjoyment of our customers is our priority. You will play a key role in creating positive lunchtime experiences and must be able to demonstrate an attitude that is appropriate and professional within a school environment.
What you’ll need
- Full UK driving licence and daily access to a car (essential)
- NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or relevant equivalent experience
- Sound knowledge of Health & Safety procedures
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
- Organisational and communication skills
What we offer
- A role with real purpose, supporting schools and local communities
- The opportunity to work within an established, respected and award‑winning service
- Competitive starting salary, negotiable depending on your current salary, experience and qualifications
If you’re passionate about quality food, enjoy leading teams and want to help shape positive lunchtime memories for children across Derbyshire, we’d love to hear from you.
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.
Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here
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