Catering Assistant

TLTP Education; Chalfont St. Peter; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 15 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site parking

Gym access

Employee assistance programme

Staff social activities

Development opportunities

Résumé du poste

TLTP Education is recruiting a Catering Assistant for a large secondary school in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. The role supports daily catering operations, performing basic food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked kitchen.

It is a permanent position, term-time only, with occasional evening or holiday work. Candidates should have GCSE English and Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent) and a relevant food hygiene or culinary qualification, or recent training.

Qualifications

• Basic food preparation skills and general kitchen duties.
• Good communication and ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.

Responsabilités

• Preparing basic cold foods, including salads and sandwiches.
• Using a microwave to heat food products as required.
• Serving students and staff at counters and tills.
• Washing up dishes, cutlery and kitchen equipment.
• Cleaning kitchen and café areas, including floors, tables, worktops, fridges and freezers.
• Removing rubbish and waste from kitchen and food service areas.
• Restocking food outlets and vending machines.
• Receiving and putting away kitchen deliveries.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness.
• Supporting occasional evening or holiday work when required.

Connaissances

Food hygiene

Food preparation

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

GCSE English & Maths (4/C) or equivalent

Food hygiene qualification

Description du poste

Catering Assistant – Buckinghamshire– Permanent – Immediate Start

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***Catering Assistant – Secondary School
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***Catering Assistant – Term Time Only
***Catering Assistant – Full-Time Hours
***Catering Assistant – Food Preparation and Kitchen Support

Are you reliable, hardworking and looking for a role within a school environment?

Do you have experience in catering, food preparation or kitchen work, with a good understanding of food hygiene and safety?

A secondary school in Chalfont St Peter is looking to appoint a dependable Catering Assistant to join its kitchen team. This is a permanent, term-time-only position, offering the opportunity to support the daily catering operation and help provide food for students and staff.

The successful candidate will help with basic food preparation, serving meals, maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen, and ensuring food outlets are well stocked. The school is looking for someone who takes pride in their work, works well as part of a team and can remain organised during busy service periods.

Catering Assistant – The Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the kitchen team with food preparation, serving and general cleaning duties to ensure the smooth running of the school's catering facilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing basic cold foods, including salads and sandwiches
• Using a microwave to heat food products as required
• Serving students and staff at counters and tills
• Washing up dishes, cutlery and kitchen equipment
• Cleaning kitchen and café areas, including floors, tables, worktops, fridges and freezers
• Removing rubbish and waste from kitchen and food service areas
• Restocking food outlets and vending machines
• Receiving and putting away kitchen deliveries
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness
• Supporting occasional evening or holiday work when required

The school is looking for someone who is reliable, trustworthy and able to work efficiently in a busy environment. Candidates should have basic food preparation skills, good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

A good general education, including GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or equivalent, is required, alongside a relevant food hygiene or culinary qualification, or evidence of recent training.

Catering Assistant – The School

This is a large secondary school in Gerrards Cross, offering a broad curriculum and a range of opportunities to support students' academic and personal development.

The school promotes a friendly and supportive staff community, with a focus on high expectations, respect and helping students reach their potential. Its values centre on commitment, conscientiousness, courtesy and being community-minded.

Staff benefits include on-site parking, access to the school gym, an employee assistance programme, staff social activities and opportunities for professional development.

You will be joining a team that plays an important role in the day-to-day running of the school, helping provide a welcoming and well-maintained catering environment for students and staff.