Title: Team Leader
Pontefract, WKF, GB, WF8 4QR
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Catering Team Leader
REQ ID: 608516
Location: New College Pontefract, WF8 4QR
Contract Type: Permanent
Vacancies: 1
Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Days: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Shift Times: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Salary: £13.25 per hour
Ideal Start Date: 13/10/2025
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for a Catering Team Leader to join our team at New College Pontefract. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for food service and team leadership to work in a rewarding educational environment.
As a Catering Team Leader, you will be responsible for overseeing daily catering operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer service are consistently met. You will support and guide the catering team, helping to create a positive and efficient working environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the catering team in daily operations
- Ensure food is prepared and served to high standards
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen and service areas
- Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies
- Deliver excellent customer service to students and staff
- Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations
(Full responsibilities as per Aramark’s standard Team Leader job description)
Skills & Requirements
- Enhanced DBS required
- Experience in a catering or food service environment preferred
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Equated pay (term time only)
Employee Benefits
- Free on-site parking
- Access to Aramark’s Employee Benefits App with hundreds of discounts
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression
- Training and development opportunities
About Aramark
At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.
We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage — from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have questions, please contact our recruitment team at careers@aramark.co.uk.
Join us in creating a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.