Catering Assistant

What will I be doing?

Job Description and Details

Contract:

20 hour (9.55am-2.15pm) – Permanent Contract – Monday to Friday – Term Time Only – 38 Working Weeks – 43.8 Paid Weeks

Salary:

£13.00 per hour

Grade:

-

Location:

Woodcote High School

Reporting to:

Catering Manager

Purpose of the Post:

To provide flexible, high-quality catering support across The Collegiate Trust's schools, ensuring pupils have access to nutritious meals and an excellent dining experience wherever support is required.

Main Responsibilities

Are you a reliable, enthusiastic individual who takes pride in providing excellent food service?

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in delivering a high-quality catering service. You will assist with food preparation, food service, cleaning, stock replenishment and general kitchen duties, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the catering provision for pupils, staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Assist with the preparation and service of food and beverages.

• Follow food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures at all times.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen and dining areas.

• Support with stock rotation, replenishment and storage of food and catering supplies.

• Provide friendly and professional customer service to pupils, staff and visitors.

• Work effectively as part of the catering team to ensure the smooth running of the service.

• Carry out general kitchen and catering duties as required.

• Support the Catering Manager and wider team in maintaining the standards expected by CTC and The Collegiate Trust.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a flexible, positive and reliable approach to work.

• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.

• Has good communication and organisational skills.

• Has previous catering or hospitality experience, although this is not essential where the candidate can demonstrate a willingness to learn.

• Understands the importance of food hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices.

• Is committed to providing a positive experience for pupils and staff.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.00 per hour.

• Training and development opportunities.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Access to employee wellbeing support and pension benefits where applicable.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

The above is not an exhaustive list, and the successful applicant may be required to carry out additional duties that are reasonably required within the scope of the role.