Catering Assistant

Brixham College; Brixham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join a friendly team at Brixham College. The role involves supporting meal preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and promoting healthy eating among students. Perfect for those who enjoy working during term-time, Monday to Friday from 9am to 2pm. Full training will be provided along with opportunities for skill development.

Benefits

Term-time working hours

Full training provided

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in food and willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chef in preparing and serving meals.
• Help maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Promote healthy eating and create a positive dining experience.

Skills

Team player

Catering experience

Interest in food

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about food and love working as part of a friendly team? Do you want a role that fits around school hours and makes a real difference in students' lives? Thinking Food is proud to provide nutritious, high-quality meals at Brixham College, and we're looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our established on-site team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the Chef in preparing, cooking, and serving tasty, nutritious meals
• Helping to keep the kitchen clean, safe, and running smoothly
• Promoting healthy eating and creating a positive dining experience for students
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety at all times
• Be a team player with a “can-do” attitude and a smile
• Experience in a catering environment is great - but not essential
• A genuine interest in food and a willingness to learn
• Someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a busy, supportive team

Since becoming a member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust, Brixham College has adopted our cognitive approach to education, which holds the development of thinking skills and tools at the heart of its teaching methods. Thinking Food embodies this ethos, with a varied menu designed to fuel students' thinking with a range of balanced, nutritious meals.

We have partnered with Educatering, a branch of Goosemoor Foodservice Ltd, to create a unique menu which is both global and local: it provides students with an opportunity to explore worldwide flavours and cuisines, whilst being dedicated to using local suppliers and sustainable produce. Thinking Food at Brixham College operates across three serving stations: The Hut, The Shack and The Canteen. The Hut serves a variety of pizza and pasta dishes daily, while The Shack specialises in 'Grab \'n\' Go' and 'Light Bites' and The Canteen offers main meals. Students have a huge range of meals and snacks to choose from, including vegan and vegetarian options. Main meals range from British classics like 'Yorkshire pudding wraps' and 'Proper Cornish sausage rolls', to more exotic options such as 'Katsu Chicken Curry' and 'Halloumi and Red Pepper Burgers'.

• Be part of a friendly, supportive team
• Enjoy term-time working hours - perfect for work-life balance
• Make a real impact on students' health and wellbeing
• Full training provided and opportunities to develop your skills

If you're ready to bring energy, enthusiasm, and a love of food to the table, we want to hear from you! The working pattern for this role is term-time only, Monday to Friday - 9am - 2pm.