Full job descriptionCatering Assistant & Coffee Shop Supervisor- Holroyd HoweJob Title: Catering Assistant & Weekend Coffee Shop Supervisor
Location: Northampton Contract Type: Permanent, Term-Time Only Salary: £13.25 per hour - 33.5 Hours - Mon to Thurs & Sat
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 and holidays via the Perkbox App
*Wellbeing hub and access to our 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 & Saturday Coffee Shop Supervisor to join our team within a thriving independent school in Northampton.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine a weekday catering role within a busy school kitchen with responsibility for leading a brand-new coffee shop on Saturdays, supporting parents, pupils, staff and visitors during fixtures, events and community activities.
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 service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order 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. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.
Working as part of the main kitchen team, you will support the preparation and service of fresh, nutritious meals for pupils and staff from 7:30am to 3:00pm, Monday to Thursday.
On Saturdays, you will take the lead role within our new coffee shop, operating from 7:00am to 12:30pm, delivering excellent customer service and creating a welcoming environment for the wider school community.
The successful candidate will be passionate about food and customer service, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be confident taking ownership of a customer-facing operation. A flexible approach is essential, as the role will also support occasional evening and weekend events throughout the academic year.
What Makes This Role Different?
*Opportunity to lead a brand-new coffee shop operation
*Blend of kitchen-based and customer-facing responsibilities
*Regular interaction with parents, pupils, staff and visitors
*Involvement in sports fixtures, hospitality and school events
*Excellent development opportunities within Holroyd Howe
*A varied role offering both teamwork and individual responsibility
Hours
35 hours per week (Term Time Only)
*Monday to Thursday: 7:30am to 3:00pm
*Saturday: 7:00am to 12:30pm
*Flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend events as required
What We’re Looking For
*Previous catering, hospitality or customer service experience is desirable.
*A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
*Excellent communication and customer service skills.
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
*Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
*Understanding of food hygiene and allergen management principles.
*A flexible approach to working hours to support school events when required.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their catering career while taking ownership of an exciting new coffee shop operation at the heart of a busy and welcoming school community.
At Holroyd Howe, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance and relevant safeguarding checks.