Catering Production Supervisor

Purpose of the Job

We are seeking an experienced Catering Production Supervisor to manage and supervise daily large-scale food production in a certified Kosher commercial kitchen, ensuring output consistency, food safety compliance, bakery operations, and team performance across a production volume of approximately 65,000 meals per month.

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules in collaboration with the Catering Manager
• Coordinate production flow across preparation, cooking, portioning, and distribution
• Implement and maintain HACCP and food safety compliance across all production stages
• Maintain production records, temperature logs, wastage reports, and end-of-shift reporting
• Plan and supervise bakery production including breads, rolls, pastries, and cakes
• Supervise and direct 30 production staff daily
• Conduct quality checks covering taste, temperature, presentation, and portioning
• Manage food wastage through effective planning, FIFO stock rotation, and yield management

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in high-volume commercial food production
• Minimum 3 years’ experience supervising a team of 10 or more kitchen staff
• Practical HACCP implementation experience
• Demonstrated hands-on bakery production experience
• Exposure to 50,000+ meals per month preferred
• Airline catering or high-volume institutional catering experience advantageous

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Certificate or equivalent (mandatory)

Key Competencies

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• HACCP & Food Safety Systems
• Administrative Discipline & Record Keeping
• Quality Control
• Team Leadership & Supervision
• Problem-Solving Under Pressure

Non-Negotiable Attributes

• Organisational discipline and administrative rigour
• High personal standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• Calm authority under pressure in a high-volume environment
• Cultural sensitivity and willingness to operate respectfully within a Kosher-compliant environment
• Demonstrated reliability

Preferred Skills

• Culinary Arts, Food Production, or Hospitality qualification advantageous
• Formal HACCP / Food Safety qualification advantageous
• First Aid Level 1 advantageous