Catering Team Member

Compass Group UK; Rugby; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK & Ireland is recruiting a Catering Team Member to join the Lodestone House team at Rugby School in Warwickshire. This 24-hour-per-week role operates on a 4 days on, 4 days off rolling rota, delivering friendly, high‑quality dining in boarding house settings.

You'll support House Chefs with fresh meals, maintain hygiene standards and help create welcoming dining experiences for students, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Friendly and enthusiastic attitude focused on hospitality and customer service.
• Experience in catering, hospitality, education, or customer-facing roles; willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and workplace safety, or willingness to develop through training.

Responsibilities

• Support House Chefs with preparing fresh meals from scratch.
• Assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
• Help maintain high standards of food presentation and service.
• Keep dining rooms, servery areas and hospitality spaces clean and welcoming.
• Follow food safety, allergen management and safeguarding procedures.
• Report to the House Group Catering Manager and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

CATERING TEAM MEMBER | RUGBY SCHOOL

Rugby, Warwickshire | 24 Hours Per Week |4 Days On, 4 Days Off Rolling Rota

Lodestone House, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, is recruiting a friendly and enthusiastic Catering Team Member to join the team at Rugby School.

We have a range of catering opportunities across Rugby School’s boarding house kitchens and hospitality venues, with smaller teams working as part of the wider school catering operation.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Rugby School is renowned for its heritage and exceptional boarding experience. Food and hospitality play an important role in boarding house life, helping students enjoy a welcoming dining environment and feel part of their house community.

As a Catering Team Member, you’ll support the House Chefs in preparing and serving fresh, high-quality food, while helping maintain excellent standards across dining rooms, service areas and kitchen spaces. You’ll be part of a dedicated team working together to deliver a positive daily experience for boarding students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support House Chefs with preparing fresh British and international meals from scratch.
• Assist with food preparation for breakfast, lunch, dinner and fresh snacks.
• Help deliver high standards of food presentation and service throughout the boarding house.
• Maintain clean, tidy and welcoming dining rooms, servery areas and hospitality spaces.
• Ensure kitchen and back-of-house areas are clean, organised and ready for service.
• Build positive relationships with students and contribute to a welcoming and inclusive dining experience.
• Listen to student feedback and help identify ways to improve the food and service offer.
• Follow food safety, allergen management, hygiene, Health & Safety and safeguarding procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the boarding house catering team.
• Report to the House Group Catering Manager and support the smooth running of the wider catering operation.

WHO YOU ARE

• Friendly, enthusiastic and passionate about hospitality and customer service.
• Experienced in catering, hospitality, education, restaurants, hotels or a customer-facing environment; however, a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.
• Proactive in supporting chefs and colleagues.
• Knowledgeable about food hygiene and workplace safety, or willing to develop this knowledge through training.
• Organised, reliable and attentive to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible, professional and keen to learn new skills.
• Interested in helping create excellent food and hospitality experiences for young people.

WHY JOIN US?

Join a dedicated team at one of the UK’s leading independent boarding schools, helping make a positive difference to students’ daily lives through fresh food and excellent hospitality. You’ll receive support and training, with opportunities to develop your skills within Lodestone House and Compass Group.

WORKING PATTERN

• 24 hours per week
• 4 days on, 4 days off rolling rota
• £15,000 per year
• Rugby School, Rugby, Warwickshire

SAFEGUARDING

Rugby School and Lodestone House are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including DBS checks.

Job Reference: com/0810/76398001/52838384/BU #Lodestone House

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!