Catering Assistant

Woodcote High School; Coulsdon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Employee wellbeing support and pension

Job summary

Woodcote High School is seeking a flexible catering assistant to support the school’s dining service. The role is 20 hours per week, term-time only, permanent, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £13.00 per hour.

Responsibilities include food preparation and service, adherence to food safety and hygiene standards, maintaining clean and organised kitchen and dining areas, and providing friendly customer service to pupils and staff. Training and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Has a flexible, positive and reliable approach to work.
• Demonstrates good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience or willingness to learn in catering/hospitality.
• Understands food hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and service of food and beverages.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Support with stock rotation, replenishment and storage of food and catering supplies.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service to pupils, staff and visitors.
• Work effectively as part of the catering team to ensure the smooth running of the service.
• Carry out general kitchen and catering duties as required.
• Support the Catering Manager and wider team in maintaining the standards expected by CTC and The Collegiate Trust.

Skills

Flexible and reliable

Excellent customer service

Good communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Food hygiene awareness

Job description

What will I be doing? Job Description and Details

Contract: 20 hour (9.55am-2.15pm) - Permanent Contract - Monday to Friday - Term Time Only - 38 Working Weeks - 43.8 Paid Weeks

Salary: £13.00 per hour

Grade: -

Location: Woodcote High School

Reporting to: Catering Manager

Purpose of the Post: To provide flexible, high-quality catering support across The Collegiate Trust's schools, ensuring pupils have access to nutritious meals and an excellent dining experience wherever support is required.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and service of food and beverages.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures at all times.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the kitchen and dining areas.
• Support with stock rotation, replenishment and storage of food and catering supplies.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service to pupils, staff and visitors.
• Work effectively as part of the catering team to ensure the smooth running of the service.
• Carry out general kitchen and catering duties as required.
• Support the Catering Manager and wider team in maintaining the standards expected by CTC and The Collegiate Trust.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a flexible, positive and reliable approach to work.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.
• Has good communication and organisational skills.
• Has previous catering or hospitality experience, although this is not essential where the candidate can demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Understands the importance of food hygiene, cleanliness and safe working practices.
• Is committed to providing a positive experience for pupils and staff.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.00 per hour.
• Training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Access to employee wellbeing support and pension benefits where applicable.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks. The above is not an exhaustive list, and the successful applicant may be required to carry out additional duties that are reasonably required within the scope of the role.