About this Role

Required 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Working Monday – Sunday, 5 over 7, to include 1 day at the weekend. Hours alternate weekly between 6.30am-3pm and 12-8.30pm.

Downe House is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls based in Cold Ash, Berkshire. We operate an in-house fully catered service for pupils and staff which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. In addition, we hold numerous catered events and formal dinners through the year.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking Catering Team Leader to join our team. You will be passionate about delivering delicious food and a great dining experience to our school community. The Catering Team Leader be an integral member of our catering team, assisting the Catering & Events Manager in the day to day running of the catering operation. You will have previous experience of working in a similar role catering for large numbers, a passion for food and customer service, and an understanding of food hygiene requirements.

Main Duties

• Assist the Catering and Events Manager in the day to day running of the catering operation, in any catering outlet on site.

• Supervise all General Assistants and Kitchen Porters on shift.

• Take responsibility for servicing hospitality and events as directed by the Catering and Events Manager.

• Ensure that organisational standards are met with regards to hygiene, safety and cleanliness.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Provision of delicious and nutritious free meals and on-site parking

• Modern gym and swimming pool facilities

• Regular opportunities for professional development

• A vibrant and supportive staff community

• A variety of social occasions through the year

• Generous pension scheme (9% employer contribution)

• Life Assurance and Death in Service benefit

• A supportive induction programme

• Beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location