Catering Assistant

Woolmer Hill School; Chatteris; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolmer Hill School in the United Kingdom is seeking a kitchen assistant to support the provision of school meals. You will help with preparation, serving, and cleaning duties to create a hygienic and welcoming dining experience for pupils and staff.

The role requires a proactive team player with a positive attitude, ability to follow safety guidelines, and willingness to undertake training as required. This on-site position offers variety in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift heavy kitchen equipment and follow manual handling guidelines.
• Experience in a catering or food service role (desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of basic food hygiene and safety regulations
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A positive and friendly attitude
• Willingness to undertake training as required

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food items following hygiene and safety guidelines
• Serve food to pupils and staff in a friendly and efficient manner
• Operate tills and handle cash (if required)
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining area, including washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, and disposing of waste
• Follow food safety and hygiene regulations at all times
• Assist with stock rotation and reporting low stock levels to the Catering Manager
• Work collaboratively with the catering team to ensure smooth daily operations
• Support special dietary requirements and allergen management procedures
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain a friendly and professional approach towards pupils

Skills

Heavy lifting

Catering / food service

Food hygiene knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Communication & teamwork

Positive attitude

Willingness to train

Job description

To assist in the preparation, serving, and cleaning duties required for the provision of school meals in an efficient and hygienic manner, ensuring a positive dining experience for pupils and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• + Assist in the preparation of food items following hygiene and safety -guidelines
• + Serve food to pupils and staff in a friendly and efficient manner
• + Operate tills and handle cash (if required)
• + Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen and dining area, including washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, and disposing of waste
• + Follow food safety and hygiene regulations at all times
• + Assist with stock rotation and reporting low stock levels to the Catering Manager
• + Work collaboratively with the catering team to ensure smooth daily operations
• + Support special dietary requirements and allergen management procedures
• + Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain a friendly and professional approach towards pupils

Qualifications

• = Ability to lift heavy kitchen equipment and follow manual handling guidelines
• = Experience in a catering or food service role (desirable but not essential).
• -Knowledge of basic food hygiene and safety regulations
• = Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• = Good communication and teamwork skills
• = A positive and friendly attitude
• = Willingness to undertake training as required