Catering Assistant

Heart Academies Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid wellbeing day

Refer a friend scheme

Tech scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free gym access

Free parking

Tea, coffee, breakfast

Eye tests

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

HEART Academies Trust in Bedford is seeking a Catering Assistant to support lunchtime service across the Trust's schools. You will prepare dining areas, assist with food preparation and ensure safety and hygiene standards are followed.

The role involves setting up serving areas, clearing tables, washing dishes and cleaning work surfaces. Working hours are Monday to Friday 11:00–15:00, with potential cover at other schools within the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time and prepare the kitchen and dining areas for service.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of food, including washing, peeling, chopping and portioning ingredients.
• Assist the Catering Manager/Chef with the preparation and presentation of meals.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored and handled safely and hygienically.
• Set up serving areas, counters, utensils, plates, cutlery and other equipment for lunchtime service.
• Clear tables and return equipment and crockery to the kitchen.
• Wash dishes, utensils, trays and catering equipment using the appropriate cleaning procedures.
• Clean and sanitise work surfaces, preparation areas and serving counters.
• Clean catering equipment in accordance with manufacturer and Trust procedures.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and relevant dining areas.

Job description

About HEART Academies Trust

HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and five partner primary schools, Cauldwell School, Goldington Green Academy, Shackleton Primary, Shortstown Primary and Wilstead Primary.

We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track‑record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.

HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.

What we offer

• Paid wellbeing day per year.
• £200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assist programme.
• Generous pension and a competitive salary.
• Free gym, shower and parking facilities.
• Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.
• An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace
• An excellent catering provision.
• A commitment to environmental sustainability.

Main Duties Include:

• Arrive on time and prepare the kitchen and dining areas for service.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of food, including basic food preparation such as washing, peeling, chopping and portioning ingredients.
• Assist the Catering Manager/Chef with the preparation and presentation of meals.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored and handled safely and hygienically.
• Set up serving areas, counters, utensils, plates, cutlery and other equipment ready for lunchtime service.
• Clear tables and return equipment and crockery to the kitchen as required.
• Wash dishes, utensils, trays and catering equipment using the appropriate cleaning procedures.
• Clean and sanitise work surfaces, preparation areas and serving counters.
• Clean catering equipment in accordance with manufacturer and Trust procedures.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and relevant dining areas.

Monday to Friday 11:00 - 15:00

The successful candidate may be required to provide catering cover at other schools within the Trust. This may include supporting different catering teams when staff are absent or additional cover is required.