Bank Catering Assistant

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Ashmore Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school in the UK is seeking a Bank Catering Assistant. This casual role involves providing high-quality meals and outstanding service to students and staff. The successful candidate will assist in food preparation and maintain hygiene standards while supporting various school events. Applicants should have experience in catering and must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential due to the rural location.

Benefits

Delicious free meals while on duty

Life insurance & critical illness cover

Supportive induction program

Modern gym and swimming pool facilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a catering role is desirable.
• Understanding of food hygiene requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and friendly food service to pupils and staff.
• Ensure cleanliness of salad counters and service areas.
• Assist with food preparation as required.
• Work alongside kitchen team across various services.
• Adhere to food hygiene and Health & Safety requirements.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Food hygiene knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

Downe House is seeking a Bank Catering Assistant to join our busy and friendly team to assist with the delivery of high-quality meals and outstanding service to students, staff, and visitors in a professional and efficient manner.

Hours: Casual work, various shift patterns available all year round. Monday to Sunday, 7am-3.30pm or 12pm – 8.30pm.

Pay rate: Up to £12.61 per hour, depending on age and experience

Downe House is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls based in Cold Ash, Berkshire. We operate an in-house fully catered service for pupils and staff which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. In addition, we hold numerous catered events and formal dinners each year.

We are seeking a Bank Catering Assistant to join our busy and friendly team to assist with the delivery of high-quality meals and outstanding service to students, staff, and visitors in a professional and efficient manner. This is a fast paced and varied role where you’ll be involved in food preparation, serving and maintaining high standards of hygiene during the breakfast, lunch or dinner services. You will also assist with a range of school events and functions when required.

Ideally, you will have previous experience of working in a similar role within catering and have an understanding of food hygiene requirements, but full training will be given.

Main Duties

• To provide an efficient and friendly food service to pupils and staff
• To ensure that the salad counters and servery are clean and ready for each service
• To assist with any food preparation when required
• To work alongside the kitchen team and work across areas of the operation on a rota basis
• To ensure all food hygiene and Health & Safety requirements are carried out

Benefits Include

• Delicious free meals while on duty
• Life insurance & critical illness cover
• A supportive induction programme
• Beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location
• Modern gym and swimming pool facilities, for staff use at set times

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.

For further details you can contact the HR Department on 01635 204712 or email [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks.

At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.

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