School Catering Team Leader - Term-Time, On-Site

ISS Facilities Services; West Chiltington; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time contract

Annualised pay

Job summary

ISS Facilities Services is seeking a Catering Team Leader to oversee daily catering operations at a school in West Chiltington. The role focuses on leading the team to deliver high-quality meals and exceptional service while upholding food safety standards.

You will manage menus, dietary requirements, stock, ordering, production and waste, and build strong relationships with students, staff and colleagues. This is a term‑time‑only contract with annualised pay, paid monthly, with ongoing training

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.

Job description

ISS Facilities Services is seeking a Catering Team Leader to oversee daily catering operations at a school in West Chiltington. The role focuses on leading the team to deliver high-quality meals and exceptional service while upholding food safety standards.

You will manage menus, dietary requirements, stock, ordering, production and waste, and build strong relationships with students, staff and colleagues. This is a term‑time‑only contract with annualised pay, paid monthly, with ongoing training