Catering Assistant
Riddlesdown Collegiate
Croydon
- £13 per hour
- New
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- asap
- Apply by:
- 2 October 2026
Job overview
Are you a flexible and reliable individual with a passion for providing excellent food service?
We are seeking a Trust Catering Assistant to support catering operations.
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.
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About Riddlesdown Collegiate
Riddlesdown is an Outstanding School - OFSTED March 2023
Our attractive site on the North Downs, surrounded by woodlands and fields, is a lively and invigorating place to learn.
Riddlesdown Collegiate is an outstanding school with a clear vision for an even brighter future. With bright, well-motivated students and superb, modern facilities, we are always keen to appoint talented, hardworking colleagues who will be ambitious for themselves and others. Riddlesdown Collegiate has an enviable reputation for high academic standards and providing the very best learning experiences and it is also a great place for professional growth.
Riddlesdown Collegiate is part of The Collegiate Trust and is an outstanding academy with:
• A successful “small schools model”
• traditional values and forward-looking approaches
• high standards of achievement at every Key Stage
• a strong commitment to the professional learning of all staff
• a very good reputation with and strong support from parents and the community
• a relentless focus on continuous improvement
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