Catering Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birtley; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 15 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Salary sacrifice schemes

Cycle to work

Gym membership discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Résumé du poste

Burnt Mill Academy, part of BMAT, seeks a friendly Catering Assistant to provide quality meals and service to students. You will help maintain high hygiene, support wellbeing through nutritious meals, and work as part of a supportive, student-focused team in a busy school kitchen.

No prior catering experience is required; a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong teamwork are valued. DBS checks apply and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering is not required; willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to high hygiene standards.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality food and service to students.
• Maintain high hygiene and food presentation standards.
• Support student wellbeing with nutritious meals.
• Work as part of a supportive, student-focused team.
• Adapt flexibly to daily tasks.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Hygiene standards

Team player

Description du poste

Catering Assistant post at Burnt Mill Academy, part of BMAT, providing food and service to students in a busy school kitchen. The work centres on food quality, hygiene and presentation, with a flexible approach to daily tasks and a team-based way of working. What sets it apart is its link to student wellbeing through healthy, nutritious meals, and it is open to those new to catering as well as those with experience. An Enhanced DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide high-quality food and service to students
• Maintain high standards of hygiene in the school kitchen
• Maintain high standards of food presentation
• Support students' wellbeing through healthy, nutritious meals
• Work as part of a supportive, student-focused team
• Adapt flexibly to daily tasks

What’s required

Experience

• Prior catering experience not essential, willingness to learn and grow

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to high hygiene standards
• Ability to contribute to a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Online search as part of safeguarding due diligence under KCSIE

Other

• Friendly, reliable and motivated
• Positive attitude
• Energy, enthusiasm and strong work ethic
• Flexible approach to daily tasks
• Genuine interest in students' wellbeing

What’s offered

• Employer pension contribution through Teachers' Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Private healthcare, including 24/7 Doctorline access
• Home and electronic salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership through salary sacrifice
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Workplace nursery fee salary sacrifice via Yellownest
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support