Catering Assistant

CATS Global Schools; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Car Scheme

Free flu vaccine

Free eye tests

WageStream financial wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme

Group income protection

GP24 access

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service

Long service awards

Employee referral scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Job summary

CSVPA, part of CATS Global Schools, is seeking a Catering Assistant to support food and beverage service across the campus. The role focuses on food preparation, serving and cleanup, with emphasis on cleanliness and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

You will maintain hygiene standards and follow government policies, working across multiple service points. The position offers a supportive team, with benefits and progression opportunities within CGS.

Qualifications

• Good level of spoken and written English.
• Previous experience in an educational/facilities environment desirable.
• Ability to work using own initiative and within timeframes.
• Strong awareness of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Friendly, reliable and punctual.
• Flexible and adaptable to shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• To assist in producing meals at high volume, ensuring quality is maintained and value for money is achieved.
• To ensure all students & staff are getting a varied and balanced diet in accordance with Government legislation requirements.
• Deliver excellent customer service at multiple service points, and maintain cleanliness per HACCP/COSHH standards.
• Support stock control, cleaning schedules, waste reduction and food safety documentation.
• Represent the catering team and uphold school values of Excellence, Care and Community.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Time management

Tools

HACCP

COSHH

Job description

ABOUT CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (CSVPA)
Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) is one of the UK’s leading providers of Art & Design, Drama and Music pathway and higher education programmes. Since 1985, CSVPA has been a specialist arts foundation school, and over time has grown its portfolio to include undergraduate degrees and a master’s preparation programme. Our unique and personalised approach to creative learning has given students the opportunity to develop their skills, build their confidence and progress onto some of the most prestigious Art & Design schools, music conservatoires and world-renowned drama schools.

CSVPA is part of CATS Global Schools, a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.

The group brings together 16 institutions that provide students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. Our dedicated team of pioneering, persevering people, including teachers and welfare specialists, work together to create a positive environment so that every student achieves their full potential.

JOB OVERVIEW
CSVPA is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to support our food and beverage service across the campus. We take pride in delivering a first-class experience at CSVPA and this hands-on role is perfect for someone with strong customer service skills. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving and cleanup. This role requires cleanliness, reliability and strong teamwork, all in a fast-paced environment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
•To assist in producing meals at high volume, ensuring quality is maintained and value for money is achieved.
•To ensure all students & staff are getting a varied and balanced diet in accordance with the Government legislation requirements (food policy in schools/boarding standards agency)

General Duties:

• Ensure excellent customer service is delivered consistently to students, staff, guests, and the public.
• Comply with all food hygiene, health and safety, allergen, and cleaning protocols, including HACCP and COSHH standards.
• Support stock control, cleaning schedules, waste reduction, and food safety documentation.
• Represent the catering team positively and uphold the school’s values of Excellence, Care, and Community in all aspects of your role.
• Work across multiple service points as directed and as per rota.

Please note the above is not an exhaustive list of duties and reference should be made to the full job description attached. We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the specified closing date and therefore encourage early applications.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Good level of spoken and written English
• Previous experience in an educational/facilities environment desirable
• Ability to work using own initiative
• Ability to work within timeframes
• Strong awareness of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Friendly, reliable, and punctual.
• Flexible and adaptable to business needs and shift patterns.
• Strong awareness of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Professional presentation and a warm, welcoming manner.

BENEFITS
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Car Scheme
• Free flu vaccine through Healthshield
• Free eye tests
• Financial wellbeing support via WageStream
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group income protection
• GP24: GP Access for all
• Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service
• Long service awards
• Employee referral scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS (CGS)
CATS Global Schools is a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers.
With a history dating back to 1899, but a focus on the future, our group brings together 16 institutions comprising independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer programmes in the UK, US, Canada, and China.

Each year, we provide 18,000 students around the globe with the education they need to develop real-life skills for the future. We are dedicated to academic excellence and our students benefit from our well-developed links to over 40 top global universities.

We create a positive learning environment where every student is empowered to make a contribution to shape their world. This is made possible because of the commitment of our pioneering, persevering people who do the very best for our students.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values – Pioneering, Persevering, People – We pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools and employer of choice for all.

SAFEGUARDING
CGS is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.

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