Catering Assistant

Summary of Role

Assisting with all tasks involved in the running of a busy School kitchen, including setting up the dining room, preparing and serving meals and clearing away and cleaning tasks.

Working Hours & Pay

Part time, term time only - 55 hours over a two week cycle: alternating between 25 hours per week (9 2) and 30 hours per week (9 3). Hourly rate up to £13.21 per hour, contracted to 42.1 weeks per year.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all tasks involved in running a busy school kitchen, including setting up the dining room, preparing and serving meals and clearing away and cleaning tasks.
• Prepare packed lunches for trips, match teas for sports fixtures and refreshments for school events.

Qualifications

• Possess confident cooking and baking skills - developed either at home or in a catering environment.
• Be capable of following a recipe, and enjoy contributing recipe ideas.
• Be comfortable working on your own, and also happy to 'muck in' with other members of the kitchen team to complete kitchen tasks.
• Be cheerful and friendly, with a 'can do' attitude and a professional approach to work.
• Be willing to keep up to date in matters of food hygiene and health and safety.
• Demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene.
• Be able to communicate well with children and staff members.
• Be committed to the aims and objectives of the School, and to the safeguarding and wellbeing of the School's pupils and staff.

Benefits

• A positive working environment, with friendly and supportive colleagues.
• A strong commitment to on going professional development and lifelong learning.
• Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment provided.
• Free parking on site and subsidised lunches during term time.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our community. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from under represented groups. Candidates who have a disability or any other special requirements should let the School know if there are any reasonable adjustments they would like the School to make as part of the recruitment process.