Caring School Dining Hall Host

Thomas Franks; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Cycle to work scheme

Workplace pension

Employee assistance programme

Career progression

Job summary

Thomas Franks is seeking a friendly Dining Hall Assistant for a South East London prep school. Working Monday to Friday during term time, you will support the smooth delivery of food and service in a school catering environment.

You will help create a welcoming dining experience for pupils and staff, assist with meal service, maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety, and work closely with the kitchen team to ensure a high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Reasonable to good verbal English communication skills.
• Reasonable to good written English and reading skills.
• Understanding of basic food hygiene and health and safety requirements is desirable.
• Ability to follow food allergy and intolerance procedures accurately.
• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining a safe environment for children.

Responsibilities

• Support the serving of food and drinks to children, staff and guests.
• Encourage positive and healthy eating habits and provide a friendly service.
• Ensure children with food allergies or intolerances receive the correct meals and follow allergen procedures.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety and safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Set up the dining hall before service and ensure it is clean and ready for use.
• Clear tables and clean the dining hall after meal service.
• Work closely with the kitchen and catering team to ensure an efficient and high-quality service.
• Provide a welcoming and professional customer service experience.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised dining hall environment.
• Carry out other reasonable duties to support the catering operation.

Skills

Verbal English

Written English

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Thomas Franks is seeking a friendly Dining Hall Assistant for a South East London prep school. Working Monday to Friday during term time, you will support the smooth delivery of food and service in a school catering environment.

You will help create a welcoming dining experience for pupils and staff, assist with meal service, maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety, and work closely with the kitchen team to ensure a high-quality service.