Canteen Team Leader
Part-time
Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom
£22,462.44per year
Job Description

<div class="col-span-12 desktop:col-span-10 desktop:col-start-2 ng-tns-c2612033249-2 ng-star-inserted"><div class="ng-tns-c2612033249-2"><div class="flex flex-col-reverse tablet:flex-row tablet:gap-12 ng-tns-c2612033249-2"><div id="job-desription" class="INHERIT DEFAULT-UL basis-0 flex-grow ng-tns-c2612033249-2"><p>As a Canteen Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of our busy canteen, working closely with the Catering Manager to deliver great food, excellent service and a welcoming experience for our colleagues. You’ll be hands-on, leading the team during busy services, keeping standards high and stepping up to support the Catering Manager when needed.</p><p>This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same. If you’re an experienced cook who enjoys leading a team, takes pride in high standards and likes being hands-on, this could be the perfect next step for you.</p><p><strong>What you’ll be doing</strong></p><ul><li>Delivering excellent customer service to all canteen visitors and colleagues, making everyone feel welcome.</li><li>Leading and supporting the catering team during service to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently.</li><li>Maintaining high standards of food quality and looking for ways to improve service and reduce food wait times.</li><li>Supporting the Catering Manager with weekly stock ordering and taking ownership when they are absent.</li><li>Deputising for the Catering Manager when required, including rota planning, ordering, baking and supporting early starts.</li><li>Monitoring food costs by reducing waste, controlling expenses and keeping on top of stock rotation and date codes.</li><li>Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen, workstations, equipment and service areas.</li><li>Ensuring all required legal and food safety paperwork is completed accurately and on time.</li><li>Following health and safety, food hygiene, food safety and allergen regulations at all times.</li><li>Using kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.</li><li>Keeping food, ingredients and service areas fully stocked throughout shifts.</li><li>Handling cash accurately and in line with company policy.</li><li>Responding to customer queries and resolving complaints promptly and professionally.</li><li>Supporting the training and development of new and existing colleagues.</li><li>Helping to create and develop seasonal monthly menus.</li><li>Keeping your knowledge up to date by completing all required company training.</li></ul><p><strong>What you’ll bring</strong></p><ul><li>At least 2 years’ cooking experience, ideally within a busy catering or kitchen environment.</li><li>Experience of leading or managing people, with the confidence to support and motivate a team.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and professional approach.</li><li>A genuine passion for delivering great food and customer service.</li><li>Pride in maintaining a clean, organised and well-presented kitchen.</li><li>A proactive approach, with the ability to use your initiative and make decisions.</li><li>Good organisation skills and the ability to stay calm and focused during busy periods.</li><li>A strong understanding of food hygiene, food safety and allergen requirements.</li><li>A Food Hygiene and Safety Level 2 qualification or higher.</li><li>Current allergen training.</li><li>A willingness to get stuck in and support the team wherever needed.</li></ul><p><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn company bonus, company pension (with enhancement options), and a referral scheme.</li><li>Generous holiday allowance <strong><em>plus </em></strong>an extra wellbeing day to recharge.</li><li>Tailored training, structured career progression, and funded apprenticeship programmes.</li><li>Exclusive discounts across all group brands (Ryman, Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue), Cycle2Work scheme, and access to mental health first aiders and wellness support.</li><li>A collaborative team with recognition awards and regular social events.</li></ul><p><strong>About Ryman</strong></p><p>With over 130 years of heritage, Ryman is the UK’s go-to destination for stationery, office supplies, and tech. Operating over 200 stores alongside a thriving digital presence, we are proud to be part of the Theo Paphitis Retail Group (including Robert Dyas, Boux Avenue, and London Graphic Centre).</p><p>We are a resilient, innovative, and customer-first business. We believe in equipping our people with the tools they need to grow, thrive, and succeed.</p><p><em><strong>Ryman is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves at work.</strong></em></p></div><div class="mb-[20px] tablet:mt-0 tablet:mb-0 tablet:w-[332px] mobile:w-full ng-tns-c2612033249-2"><job-description-card class="ng-tns-c2612033249-2"><div class="w-full mb-[20px] tablet:mb-0 border-1 border-neutral-200 bg-neutral-25 rounded-md shadow-300 group" style="font-family: Montserrat;"><!----><div class="h-[192px] w-full ng-star-inserted"><div class="overflow-hidden rounded-t-md"><img class="h-[192px] w-full object-cover group-hover:scale-110 duration-500 transition-transform" src="https://talosatscareerssites.blob.core.windows.net/cpb-site-assets/3159/vacancy-images/55487b39-8553-4b4e-afe3-e1a62e06a1d4-Text-free%20red%20lanyard.png" alt="Canteen Colleague 1"></div></div><!----><div class="flex flex-1 h-[1px] bg-neutral-200 mx-6 ng-star-inserted"></div><!----><div class="p-5 tablet:p-8"><div class="flex flex-col gap-5"><div class="paragraph-2 font-semibold"> Canteen Team Leader </div><div class="flex gap-2 items-start ng-star-inserted"><div class="mt-[2px]"><i class="fak fa-talos-location-pin fa-xl text-neutral-400"></i></div><div class="flex flex-col items-start"><div class="ng-star-inserted"><p class="paragraph-2 font-medium text-neutral-600 ng-star-inserted axiom1-0 axiom-scraped-1" style="font-family: Montserrat;"> Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom </p><!----></div><div class="ng-star-inserted"><p class="paragraph-3 text-4 ng-star-inserted" style="font-family: Montserrat;"> CW1 6NA </p><!----></div><!----><!----></div></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 ng-star-inserted"><div class="items-start mt-[2px]"><i class="fak fa-talos-dollar fa-xl text-neutral-400"></i></div><span class="paragraph-2 font-medium text-neutral-600 axiom2-0 axiom-scraped-2"> £22,462.44per year <!----></span></div><!----><div class="flex gap-2 items-center ng-star-inserted"><i class="fak fa-talos-clock fa-xl text-neutral-400"></i><span class="paragraph-2 font-medium text-neutral-600 axiom3-0 axiom-scraped-3"> Permanent - 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