Catering Team Leader

Class 1 Personnel; Longlane; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service in Longlane seeks a full-time Catering Team Leader to oversee meal service in a busy kitchen environment. You will coordinate with the Catering & Events Manager, ensuring a high standard of food hygiene and service excellence. The role includes varied shifts, and you will benefit from a generous pension, free meals, and access to recreational facilities. Ideal for someone with a passion for food and leadership in the catering industry.

Benefits

9% employer pension contribution

Free meals on shift

Discounted school fees

Access to gym & swimming pool

Life insurance and critical illness cover

CPD opportunities

Friendly induction

Beautiful working environment

Occasional staff social events

Responsibilities

• Lead the catering team in serving meals.
• Ensure smooth operations during busy hours.
• Maintain food hygiene and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Experience feeding the masses

Great food and great service

Knowledge of food hygiene regulations

Leadership and organization

Job description

We're Hiring! Catering Team Leader Wanted

Full-time | £28,476 per year | Cold Ash, Berkshire

Love food? Love people? Love keeping things running smoothly even when it's a bit hectic? Then we've got just the job for you!

The Details

Full-time: 40 hours a week, all year round

Postcode: RG18 9JJ

5 days out of 7, including one day at the weekend. Shifts alternate weekly:

Early birds: 6.30am-3.00pm

Night owls: 12.00pm-8.30pm

What's the gig?

You'll be right in the heart of our busy in‑house catering operation. From breakfast to formal dinners, we do it all – and we do it with a smile. You'll work closely with our Catering & Events Manager to help lead the team, serve up delicious meals, and make sure everything is squeaky clean and up to top standards.

You’ll be great at this job if you…

• Have experience feeding the masses
• Are all about great food AND great service
• Know your way around food hygiene regulations
• Enjoy leading a team and keeping things organised

Perks of the job

• A generous 9% employer pension contribution
• Free meals on shift (yes, delicious ones!)
• Discounted school fees
• Access to our modern gym & swimming pool at staff times
• Life insurance and critical illness cover
• CPD opportunities
• A warm welcome and supportive induction
• Beautiful working environment – think countryside calm, not city stress
• And yes… we even throw the occasional staff social event!

Sound like your cup of tea (or tray of scones)?

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Apply now and bring your passion for food and people – we can't wait to meet you!

Due to the nature of this Hospitality and Catering position employment will be subject to full referencing and require an Enhanced DBS Certificate.