Catering Assistant & Coffee Shop Supervisor- Holroyd Howe

Monday to Thursday: 7:30am to 3:00pm

Saturday: 7:00am to 12:30pm

Flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend events as required

What We're Looking For

Previous catering, hospitality or customer service experience is desirable.

A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Understanding of food hygiene and allergen management principles.

A flexible approach to working hours to support school events when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their catering career while taking ownership of an exciting new coffee shop operation at the heart of a busy and welcoming school community.

At Holroyd Howe, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and relevant safeguarding checks.

Key Responsibilities

Support the preparation and service of high-quality meals within the main school kitchen.

Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, allergen management, health and safety.

Lead the day-to-day operation of the school's coffee shop on Saturdays.

Deliver exceptional customer service to pupils, parents, staff and visitors.

Support catering and hospitality requirements for school functions, fixtures and events.

Assist with stock control, merchandising and maintaining an attractive coffee shop environment.

Ensure all catering and service areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an outstanding catering experience.

Demonstrate flexibility to support additional evening and weekend events when required.

Ideally have experience working within contract, or high-volume catering

Possess a good Health & Safety knowledge

Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer-focused

Fun and enthusiastic

Have excellent organisation skills

Demonstrate great attention to detail

Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team

Possess great customer service skills

Have a flexible approach to work

We pride ourselves on:

People first We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.