Job Description

Required 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Working Monday - Sunday, 5 over 7, to include 1 day at the weekend. Hours alternate weekly between 6.30am-3pm and 12-8.30pm.

Salary: 28,476 per annum

Downe House is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls based in Cold Ash, Berkshire. We operate an in-house fully catered service for pupils and staff which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. In addition, we hold numerous catered events and formal dinners through the year.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking Catering Supervisor/ Team Leader to join our team. You will be passionate about delivering delicious food and a great dining experience to our school community. The Catering Team Leader be an integral member of our catering team, assisting the Catering & Events Manger in the day to day running of the catering operation.

You will have previous experience of working in a similar role catering for large numbers, a passion for food and customer service, and an understanding of food hygiene requirements.

Main Duties

Assist the Catering and Events Manager in the day to day running of the catering operation, in any catering outlet on site. Supervise all General Assistants and Kitchen Porters on shift. Take responsibility for servicing hospitality and events as directed by the Catering and Events Manager. Ensure that organisational standards are met with regards to hygiene, safety and cleanliness.

Benefits Include

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas shutdown Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions at 9% Delicious free meals while on duty Life insurance & critical illness cover Discounted school fees A supportive induction programme Beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location Modern gym and swimming pool facilities, for staff use at set times A variety of social occasions throughout the year

How to apply

Application forms can be downloaded from the bottom of the advert on our website at https://www.downehouse.net/about/vacancies

Please send your completed application form to recruitment@downehouse.net by the closing date 8th August. We will review applications upon receipt and reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.

For further details you can contact the HR Department on 01635 204712 or email recuitment@downehouse.net

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,476.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Berkshire RG18 9JJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025