At a Glance
- Tasks: Create and oversee up to 100 nutritious meals daily for students.
- Company: Taylor Shaw, dedicated to serving healthy food in schools.
- Benefits: Free meals, flexible hours, holiday flexibility, and paid volunteering days.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with great career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives through delicious, healthy meals.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering, strong leadership, and food safety knowledge.
Taylor Shaw – Great Food, Bright Futures
At Limpsfield Junior School, part of Taylor Shaw, we believe healthy food fuels young minds and are passionate about serving delicious, nutritious meals in schools and colleges across the UK. Every meal is fresh, sustainable, and packed with goodness – because we know young people deserve the best.
All candidates selected for this role must have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including the Children’s Barred List, and two suitable references.
Responsibilities
- Create and oversee the delivery of up to 100 meals per day, supporting our students’ focus, energy and wellbeing.
- Supervise and support a catering team of three.
- Set the standard for quality, consistency and presentation across every meal.
- Champion high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness, creating a safe and well‑organised environment.
- Manage stock, deliveries and day‑to‑day catering operations behind the scenes.
Working Pattern
Monday – Friday, 30 hours per week, term‑time only.
Pay
£13.99 per hour (approximately £18,298.92 per annum).
Job ID: 6847
Qualifications
- Experience in a similar catering or kitchen role, with confidence supporting and supervising a team.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to thrive during fast‑paced service periods.
- A natural ability to lead, motivate and support a team.
- Solid understanding of food hygiene, safety and compliance standards.
- Proactive, hands‑on approach with a passion for delivering quality food and service.
Benefits
- Free, nutritious meals during your working hours.
- Flexible working, including part‑time options.
- Holiday flexibility aligned with the school calendar.
- Leave for life’s important moments.
- Paid volunteering days for causes you care about.
- Career development and learning opportunities at all stages.
- Mental health support and wellbeing perks.
- Pension scheme and life assurance for financial security.
- Exclusive discounts on entertainment, leisure and travel.
We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and encourage applications from all individuals who share our passion for nutrition and education.
