General Catering Assistant

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic General Assistant to join the catering team at Avanti House Secondary School, supporting the smooth and efficient delivery of the daily food service.   Working alongside the Chef Manager, Front of House Manager and wider catering team, you will assist with food preparation, meal packing, service, cleaning and the set-up of kitchen and front-of-house areas, helping to create a welcoming and professional service for pupils and staff.   You will also support with receiving and storing deliveries, stock rotation, waste and recycling, ensuring the catering operation runs effectively throughout the day. This is a varied and hands-on role where teamwork, reliability and a willingness to get involved are important, whether you are preparing food, supporting service or maintaining clean and safe working areas.   You will play an important role in upholding high standards of food quality, hygiene, Health and Safety and food safety, contributing to a consistent and high-quality catering experience across the school.   If you are looking for a varied role where teamwork and a willingness to support across all areas of the catering service are valued, we would love to hear from you.
What will you do?

• Prepare and pack food and refreshments as required, following food quality, hygiene, safety and temperature-control standards.
• Support the Chef Manager, Front of House Manager and wider catering team to ensure the daily catering service is delivered efficiently, professionally and to a consistently high standard.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the kitchen and front-of-house areas, including cleaning, setting up service areas, moving equipment and furniture, and managing waste and recycling.
• Receive, handle, store, count and rotate deliveries and stock, ensuring food and equipment are stored safely and in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Receive, handle, store, count and rotate deliveries and stock, ensuring food and equipment are stored safely and in accordance with relevant procedures.