Catering Team Leader

Amey Plc; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Permanent Catering Team Leader to manage the catering services at Firrhill High School in Edinburgh. This role involves overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, and supervising a team in a vibrant educational environment. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills and a friendly demeanor, with opportunities for career development. Competitive salary and inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Career advancement opportunities

Comprehensive training programs

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible benefits

Discounted gym membership

Social Impact Days for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation and kitchen management.
• Excellent attention to detail and responsible decision-making.
• Ability to supervise staff and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food service.
• Monitor stock control and adhere to health regulations.
• Manage and supervise kitchen staff effectively.

Skills

Cook experience

Highly organised

Strong customer service skills

Basic IT skills

Basic numeracy/literacy skills

Job description

Company description:

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Job description:

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Catering Team Leader to come and join our Edinburgh Schools account in Firrhill High school, 9 Oxgangs Rd North, Edinburgh EH14 1DP

35 hours per week (Shift Pattern 07:30am till 15:00pm (inc 30 mins unpaid break) Term time

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Edinburgh Schools working on the catering team that make a real positive impact across the UK.

Amey delivers facilities and estate management services to the Renfrew Schools Private Finance Initiative across an estate of nine schools.

Every day our people create high-quality learning environments - ensuring they are safe, clean and compliant for teachers to inspire and where students can gain meaningful skills and qualifications.

We work in partnership with our clients and end-users to ensure our 24/7 services are delivered to the highest standard with minimum impact or disruption to day-to-day operational requirements of the schools.

What you will do:

• ensuring the day to day running of the kitchen and service area is outstanding.
• This is a hands-on role, where you will be responsible for efficient food preparation, as per menu guidelines, undertaking and monitoring stock control, supervising 6 members of staff to work within COSHH and HACCP and provide a catering service in a safe and hygienic environment.

What you will bring:

• Cook experience.

• Highly organised, responsible, efficient, and excellent attention to detail
• Strong customer services skills, friendly, approachable with a positive work ethic
• Welcome the opportunity to learn and support others
• Management experience not essential
• Basic IT skills
• Basic Numeracy/ literacy skills

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

Profile description:

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefitsare designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration- Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth:Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Catering Manager
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.

• Holidays -Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• Pension -Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits– Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts- Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community- Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policiesfor new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networkswho connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team [e-mail] discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today

***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***

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Education level: None

Work experience: 6 months - 1 year

Start contract date: 30-07-25