Catering Assistant

Holt Farm Infant School · Rochford, East of England

Catering Assistant at Holt Farm Infant School, based in Rochford, East of England. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Rochford, East of England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
1 Oct 2026
Sector
Customer Advisor

Reference 4bda3f86240da3ecb52f43fc0239b055f2fcaf30

About the role

As a Catering Assistant, you will work alongside the Catering Manager and team to ensure the smooth running of our school catering provision. You will help prepare and serve food, maintain high hygiene standards, and provide excellent customer service to our students and staff.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting in the preparation and cooking of food and beverages
  • Setting up service counters and displays, serving food in an attractive and efficient manner
  • Cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas to maintain hygiene standards
  • Assisting with the receipt and safe storage of deliveries

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a team player with a positive attitude who:

  • Can provide excellent customer service
  • Has basic food preparation skills (training will be provided)
  • Is committed to maintaining high hygiene and safety standards
  • Is willing to undertake relevant training, including a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Is enthusiastic about working in a school environment

Experience of working in a catering role or educational setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

The school reserves the right to close the listing at any time and shortlist earlier if strong candidates apply earlier in the process.

Holt Farm Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact [email removed]

Reference: 4bda3f86240da3ecb52f43fc0239b055f2fcaf30 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 1 Oct 2026 · Listed via Holt Farm Infant School

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