Holroyd Howe
Catering Team Member
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Catering Team Member
Why Join Us?
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
- 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
- 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
- Bespoke training & development opportunities
- Pension & life insurance
- Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
- Wellbeing hub and access to an employee assistance programme
- Free meals while at work
- Career development through apprenticeships for all experience levels
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistant to support the daily food and service delivery across the school. This role is crucial in ensuring pupils, staff, and visitors receive high-quality, nutritious meals served with care, efficiency, and attention to detail.
You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh, innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering services to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.
The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. This includes effective allergen management achieved through training, communication, and care—ensuring safe mealtimes for every pupil. Our mission is to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed, and our seasoned specialists customise catering services for children of all ages and client needs.
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Support the preparation, service, and presentation of food to a high standard
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across kitchen and service areas
- Assist with food labelling, temperature checks, and allergen controls
- Provide excellent customer service to pupils, staff, and visitors
- Set up and clear service areas, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
- Follow all food safety, health & safety, and safeguarding procedures
- Contribute to hospitality events and occasional out-of-hours functions
- Ensure accountability for following and Championing allergen controls
Candidate Profile: Desired Qualifications & Attributes
- Ideally have experience working in contract or high-volume catering
- Possess strong health and safety knowledge
- Display flexibility, can-do attitude, and exceptional customer focus
- Be fun, energetic, and enthusiastic
- Have strong organisation skills and great attention to detail
- Be a team player who enjoys collaborative success
- Exhibit exceptional customer service skills
- Approach work with flexibility and adaptability
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Additional Information
We pride ourselves on:
- People first – A company of individuals united in doing our best for our clients.
- Great food, always – Using premium ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic, and customised for each school, age group, and individual.
- Food education – Inspiring pupils to understand food preferences and make informed choices.
- Respect in everything we do – Our professional conduct guides how we interact with clients, customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
- Fresh thinking – Innovative ideas in food service and operational efficiency leading creative school catering.
Note: To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate the Right to Work in the UK.
Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding children and young people, requiring all employees to uphold this ethos. All offered roles involve regulated activity. Holding a barred list record for working with children disqualifies you from applying. A successful candidate will undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This position is contingent on satisfactory professional references.
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