Catering Team Leader

Amey; Paisley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

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Remuneration

Career Growth

Training Opportunities

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Pension

Flexible Benefits

Discounts

Social Impact Days

Family Friendly Policies

Affinity Networks

Job summary

Amey is seeking a Fixed Term Catering Team Leader for Glencoats Primary School, Paisley, until 31 March 2027. The role is 30 hours per week, Mon-Fri, term time, with shifts 7:45am–14:15pm. The role is hands-on and requires leadership of the catering team to deliver safe, compliant food service.

You will supervise six staff, manage stock, and ensure COSHH and HACCP compliance in a busy school kitchen while delivering a high standard of customer service to pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff in a kitchen or similar environment.
• Knowledge of COSHH and HACCP hygiene standards.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations; ensure service area is outstanding.
• Supervise six staff; monitor stock; ensure safe, hygienic catering.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team support

IT basics

Numeracy/Literacy

Job description

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We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Fixed Term (until 31/3/2027) Catering Team Leader to come and join ourRenfrewshire Schools account in Glencoats Primary school, 76 Blackstoun Rd, Paisley PA3 1NR

£14.15 per hour

30 hours per week (Shift Pattern 7:45am – 14.15 pm mon-fri - Term time)

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Renfrewshire 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:

• 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
• Basic IT skills
• Basic Numeracy/ literacy skills

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

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 benefits

are 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 policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

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

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