Catering Assistant

Working alongside the Sous Chef and Head Chef, you will support the day-to-day running of the school kitchen, assisting with food preparation, setting up for meal service, serving meals and maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic kitchen and dining environment.

You will play an important part in ensuring that meals are prepared and served to a high standard, with careful attention to food hygiene, allergies and individual dietary and religious requirements. You will also help with washing up, cleaning, food storage and general kitchen duties to ensure the smooth running of the catering service.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about good food, takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a team. You will have a positive, can-do attitude, good attention to detail and the ability to work flexibly in a busy school environment. A friendly and professional approach, particularly when interacting with pupils and staff, is essential.

Working hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10.00am-2.00pm, term time only.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification to see what we’re looking for in the ideal candidate.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

We treat all of our employees equally and without compromise since, as a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and understand that, regardless of any protected characteristics, each of us brings something special to the role. Throughout our hiring and employment procedures, we are dedicated to upholding equality and fairness and refraining from discrimination on any basis.