Assistant Catering Manager

Taylor Shaw – Food That Fuels School Days Good food today. Better habits tomorrow. At The Oval School, part of Taylor Shaw, we cook fresh, nutritious meals that support focus, energy and wellbeing in schools across the UK. It's simple: good food helps children thrive, and every plate you serve plays a part in that. Taylor Shaw is part of Elior UK — giving you the personality of a specialist brand with the opportunities and support of one of the UK's leading contract catering businesses.

Elior is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As part of our safer recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check (including a Children's Barred List check where applicable) and provide satisfactory references.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | 30 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only Salary: £19,125 Per Year | £14.62 Per Year Job ID: 7950 What you’ll be serving up… Assist in managing day-to-day catering operations and staff supervision Support the delivery of high-quality food and beverage service Help ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and hygiene standards Assist with staff training, development, and performance monitoring Support stock control, ordering, and budget management Respond to customer feedback and resolve service issues promptly Collaborate with other departments to coordinate events and service delivery Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and team motivation The ingredients you'll bring...

Experience in catering or hospitality management, ideally in a supervisory role Strong leadership and team management skills Good understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations Excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks Organised and detail-oriented approach Proficient in stock management and budgeting A positive, proactive attitude with a passion for hospitality What's on the menu for you… At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive .

That's why we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, finances and life outside of work. Here’s a taste of what you can expect when you join us: Free meals on shift Flexible and part-time working opportunities Holidays aligned with school term dates Enhanced family, personal and compassionate leave policies Paid volunteering days Training, development and career progression opportunities Pension scheme, life assurance and financial wellbeing support Salary Advance, giving you access to a portion of your pay before payday A supportive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive Plus access to Elior Spark, our enhanced wellbeing platform, offering support for you and your immediate family, including: 24/7 virtual GP appointments Mental health support, counselling and therapy sessions Physiotherapy services and second medical opinions Online gym and workout programmes Legal and financial advice Nutrition, fitness and lifestyle guidance Meditation and mindfulness resources Dedicated wellbeing helplines and expert support whenever you need it Fancy being part of the recipe?

At Elior, over 10,000 colleagues come together every day with one purpose: to enrich lives everywhere, every day. We're proud that 87% of our colleagues are proud to work here — and we think that's because people are given the support, trust and opportunities they need to thrive. Don't tick every box? Don't rule yourself out.

We're looking for people with potential, passion and the right attitude, not just a checklist of experience. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know. Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!