Catering Assistant

Redhill Academy Trust; Eastwood; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Hall Park Academy, part of Redhill Academy Trust, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support preparation, cooking and serving of school meals. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen and work closely with the Catering Manager and catering team.

We value reliability, enthusiasm and teamwork. Prior catering experience is desirable, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential to promote healthy eating and wellbeing across the school community.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is desirable.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation
• Serving meals
• Operating till system
• Washing up
• Cleaning kitchen equipment and dining areas
• Ensuring health and safety and food hygiene compliance

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Food hygiene

Job description

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the preparation, cooking, and serving of school meals while helping to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment. Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, operating the till system, washing up, cleaning kitchen equipment and dining areas, and ensuring compliance with health and safety and food hygiene standards. Working closely with the Catering Manager and wider catering team, you will play an important role in delivering an excellent dining experience for students and staff.

You will be a reliable, enthusiastic, and hardworking individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food preparation, and customer service. Previous catering experience is desirable, but most importantly, you will have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to promoting healthy eating and wellbeing.

At Hall Park Academy we're proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect, Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.

Why Redhill Academy Trust?

Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We're proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities.