Kitchen Supervisor

About Us:

Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is more than a Charity, we are a lifeline to older people in our local community. Part of our mission is to support older people in their everyday lives and help them to live independently. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional services & products to our clients

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Kitchen Supervisor to join our café team. This is a hands-on role that combines cooking, day-to-day kitchen operations, and team supervision. If you're passionate about good food, have a strong eye for detail, and enjoy leading others in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook fresh meals in line with the café’s menu
Lead and support the kitchen team during service
Ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety are always maintained
Assist with stock control, ordering, and supplier coordination
Train and mentor junior kitchen staff
Work collaboratively with the Café Manager to ensure smooth and efficient service

About You:

Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a café or catering environment
Confident in cooking a variety of meals to a high standard
Strong leadership and communication skills
Good organisational abilities and a flexible, can-do attitude
Food Hygiene Level 2 (minimum) – Level 3 desirable
Good IT skills
Ability to design menus, being creative with a limited budget
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work within budgets, manage stock levels, and source ingredients
Ability to manage the kitchen functionality
Experience in managing staff performance effectively
Provide daily meals to the daycare clients