Job Description

Contract: Education

Location: Ossett, WF5 8BA

Hours of work: 30

Working Pattern: 7:30 - 13:50

Contract Type: Permanent

Hourly Rate: 14.47

Are you passionate about food, leadership, and creating a great experience for students?



As a Catering Supervisor with ISS, you'll play a key role in launching a brand-new school kitchen, supporting our catering teams to deliver high-quality meals and outstanding service. You'll lead by example, setting standards, training staff, and helping to shape a positive, customer-focused culture.

The Role

Support the opening of a brand-new kitchen within a school (training and induction will take place at another location) Lead and motivate site-based catering teams to consistently deliver a high standard of service Maintain a hands-on presence across the contract, supporting kitchen managers and staff Collaborate with clients, students, and teams to continuously improve service and satisfaction Ensure all health & safety, food hygiene, and operational procedures are followed to the highest standard Contribute to the creation of appealing menus and ensure compliance with dietary, cultural, and allergen requirements Take ownership of food quality, presentation, portion control, and waste reduction Monitor costs, stock, and portioning in line with budget targets Deliver training, inductions, and team development, ensuring everyone is equipped for success Act as a health & safety champion, promoting safe practices and reporting any risks promptly

About You

Experience as a Kitchen Manager in education catering or the potential to develop from a Senior or Assistant Catering role with the right training and attitude Level 2 or 3 Food Safety Certificate (or willingness to complete within the first 3 months) Strong food preparation and cooking skills, with a passion for quality and presentation Good knowledge of health & safety, food hygiene, and allergen compliance Able to work independently and travel across the contract as needed Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and leadership skills Organised, proactive, and motivated by customer satisfaction Comfortable using digital systems and reporting tools
New team members will be encouraged to join our structured training programmes and apprenticeships to support their growth and development within ISS.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.




Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.




We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace




ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.




ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.




We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government's Disability Confident scheme.




Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.







To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/