Catering Assistant
About the company
A secondary school in Chalfont St Peter is looking to appoint a dependable Catering Assistant to join its kitchen team. This is a permanent, term-time-only position, offering the opportunity to support the daily catering operation and help provide food for students and staff.
Catering Assistant – The School This is a large secondary school in Gerrards Cross, offering a broad curriculum and a range of opportunities to support students' academic and personal development.
The school promotes a friendly and supportive staff community, with a focus on high expectations, respect and helping students reach their potential. Its values centre on commitment, conscientiousness, courtesy and being community-minded.
You will be joining a team that plays an important role in the day-to-day running of the school, helping provide a welcoming and well-maintained catering environment for students and staff.
Your tasks
**Catering Assistant – Buckinghamshire Catering Assistant – Secondary School Catering Assistant – Permanent Position Catering Assistant – Term Time Only Catering Assistant – Full-Time Hours ***Catering Assistant – Food Preparation and Kitchen Support
The successful candidate will help with basic food preparation, serving meals, maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen, and ensuring food outlets are well stocked. The school is looking for someone who takes pride in their work, works well as part of a team and can remain organised during busy service periods.
Catering Assistant – The Role As a Catering Assistant, you will support the kitchen team with food preparation, serving and general cleaning duties to ensure the smooth running of the school's catering facilities.
Your responsibilities will include
- Preparing basic cold foods, including salads and sandwiches
- Using a microwave to heat food products as required
- Serving students and staff at counters and tills
- Washing up dishes, cutlery and kitchen equipment
- Cleaning kitchen and café areas, including floors, tables, worktops, fridges and freezers
- Removing rubbish and waste from kitchen and food service areas
- Restocking food outlets and vending machines
- Receiving and putting away kitchen deliveries
- Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness
- Supporting occasional evening or holiday work when required
Requirements
Are you reliable, hardworking and looking for a role within a school environment?
Do you have experience in catering, food preparation or kitchen work, with a good understanding of food hygiene and safety?
The school is looking for someone who is reliable, trustworthy and able to work efficiently in a busy environment. Candidates should have basic food preparation skills, good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
A good general education, including GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or equivalent, is required, alongside a relevant food hygiene or culinary qualification, or evidence of recent training.
What we offer
Staff benefits include on-site parking, access to the school gym, an employee assistance programme, staff social activities and opportunities for professional development.
How to apply
If you are a reliable and motivated individual looking for a permanent Catering Assistant position in a school, APPLY NOW or contact Bhupinder at TLTP Education for more information.
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