School Catering Team Leader — Term-Time

ISS UK Limited; West Wittering; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

ISS UK Limited is seeking a Catering Team Leader to supervise a school dining operation, recruit and coach staff, and ensure top-quality food safety and service. The role runs on a fixed-term 6-month contract with term-time pay and monthly salary distribution.

The pattern is Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 13:20, with an annualised approach to income during holidays. You will oversee stock, production, and reporting while building positive relationships with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering supervisory, team leader, or management role is desirable but not essential as full training is provided.
• Food preparation and customer service skills desirable.
• Good understanding of food safety, health & safety, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A proactive, and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the catering team to deliver excellent food and service standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, safeguarding, and company policies.
• Deliver high-quality meals in line with menus, dietary requirements, and food standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients, students, and colleagues.
• Manage stock, ordering, food production, and waste control effectively.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required reporting.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Food safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

ISS UK Limited is seeking a Catering Team Leader to supervise a school dining operation, recruit and coach staff, and ensure top-quality food safety and service. The role runs on a fixed-term 6-month contract with term-time pay and monthly salary distribution.

The pattern is Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 13:20, with an annualised approach to income during holidays. You will oversee stock, production, and reporting while building positive relationships with students and staff.