Catering General Assistant

Bloxham School is seeking appoint full time and part time Catering General Assistants. The team of General Assistants are responsible for ensuring that all catering areas are cleaned and maintained to a high standard. They also provide support to the chefs in the dining hall.

Job Description

• Assist with the setting up of service counters prior to meal times and serving food
• Ensure the highest possible standards of presentation by ensuring that all catering areas are maintained in accordance with the cleaning schedule
• Keeping the dining hall and kitchen clean by sanitising tables, serving areas and drink stations
• Cleaning dishes and operating an industrial dish washer
• Deal with student and staff queries or requests in a polite and efficient manner
• Present a smart, professional appearance
• Maintain standards of safety and hygiene per legislation and other statutory requirements
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required
• Work as part of a team
• Be able to carry out physical tasks such as helping with the pot wash and carrying plates and boxes on a daily basis
• On Saturdays, assist in the setting up and serving of afternoon tea for parents after sport fixtures
• Carry out any reasonable request from the Catering Manager and Assistant Catering Manager
• The catering team assists at functions and events throughout the year. Advance notice is given if required to work. The events are usually evenings but not always.

Person Specification 

Essential Criteria

• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Passion for working in the Catering industry
• Initiative and self-motivation
• Reasonable physical fitness

Desirable Criteria

• Food service experience
• Hospitality / events experience
• Awareness of Safeguarding requirements
• Understanding of COSHH and Health and Safety

Working Hours:

Full Time: 37.5 hours, 5 over 7 days. On a rota basis discussed at interview stage

Part Time: 20 hours, some evenings and every weekend.