Catering Stores Lead: Stock, Orders & Events

Teacheroo; Elgin; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week rota

Free lunch

Free uniform

Free parking

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Yoga/meditation sessions

Transport subsidy

Job summary

Gordonstoun School invites applications for a Storekeeper / Catering Stores Assistant to manage and maintain our catering stores, ensuring stock is well organised and rotated. The role includes coordinating with the Head Chef and team to plan orders and monitor deliveries, while supporting events and everyday campus operations.

We offer a supportive environment with a two-week rota, holiday allowance, free lunch and wellbeing provisions.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service abilities.
• Basic IT and administrative skills.
• Experience in stock control, stores management, catering or hospitality is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining all catering stores, ensuring stock is well organised, accurately stored and rotated.
• Conducting regular stock checks and inventory counts to maintain accurate stock records.
• Ordering food, beverages and consumables in conjunction with the Head Chef and Catering Management Team.
• Monitoring deliveries, checking goods received and resolving discrepancies with suppliers.
• Managing catering-related emails and responding to enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Preparing and distributing stock, equipment and supplies to support day-to-day operation of the Refectory.
• Assisting with preparation and organisation of hospitality events, functions and special occasions across the school.
• Supporting catering operations and school events as required, ensuring high standards are maintained at all times.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing, stock control and administrative records.
• Working closely with chefs, catering assistants and suppliers to ensure efficient running of the catering operation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Customer service

IT skills

Stock control experience

Job description

Gordonstoun School invites applications for a Storekeeper / Catering Stores Assistant to manage and maintain our catering stores, ensuring stock is well organised and rotated. The role includes coordinating with the Head Chef and team to plan orders and monitor deliveries, while supporting events and everyday campus operations.

We offer a supportive environment with a two-week rota, holiday allowance, free lunch and wellbeing provisions.