Job Introduction
We are seeking a meticulous and engaging Training and Compliance Officer to ensure our school catering operations, staff, and practices not only meet, but exceed legal, hygiene, nutritional standards and company policies across all sites.
This is a crucial role for someone with a proactive approach who can develop, implement, and deliver training programs, conduct regular audits, and maintain accurate records to support a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Role Responsibility
Be the Compliance Expert: Ensure strict adherence to HACCP, UK Food Safety Legislation, and the School Food Standards across all sites.
Audit & Assure: Conduct regular, documented internal audits on food preparation, allergen control, H&S, and kitchen standards. Act as the primary contact for external inspections (e.g., EHO).
Lead Training: Design and deliver engaging training programs (both in-person and online) to all catering staff—from basic food hygiene (Levels 2/3) and H&S to specialist allergen management and complex SEND dietary needs.
Improve & Implement: Maintain accurate training records, identify skill gaps, and support the implementation of compliance procedures for new site mobilisations.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for somebody who shares our passion for maintaining the highest standards of food and service for our customers, along with the following:
3+ years of experience in a compliance, QA, or training role within the food service/catering industry (school environment preferred).
Recognised qualifications in HACCP (Level 3+) and Food Safety (Level 3+).
In-depth knowledge of UK School Food Standards and H&S regulations.
Excellent presentation and communication skills with a proven ability to train diverse groups.
Full UK Driving License and willingness to travel between school sites.
Package Description
Firstly, we give our teams the time, freedom and tools they need to ensure pride in what they are doing each day!
- Monday to Friday working - no more weekends!
- The option of a company car or a monthly cash allowance
- Private health care and life insurance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + a day off for your birthday! (as well as the option to be part of a buy/sell holiday scheme!)
- High street discounts and cashback!
- Working with schools around the **LOCATION** area
- Working for a fast-growing company that would like you to grow with them
- A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills, including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.
We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people, and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought by the company. Please also note that it may be necessary for this role to be removed before the closing date due to the volume of applications we receive.
About the Company
We are a school catering company that loves food, encourages a community spirit, and has a mission to put pride back into school kitchens across the UK.
We have an amazing team that we value greatly. There is an expert for everything with a diverse range of skills and abilities who all share our common goal of creating a stir in education catering.
We continually maintain high standards both in terms of the food we serve and the management and safety of our kitchens, which is driven by our committed team. Our on-site teams receive regular support and training, which means they have the right skills to deliver the standards and performance that we expect.
We are looking for people with the creative initiative to grow with us and offer exciting opportunities that will attract the big thinkers and bold movers. If you think this is you, we'd love to hear from you.