Catering Assistant

West Norfolk Academies Trust; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational organization in England is seeking a catering assistant to support a friendly team in delivering fresh and nutritious school meals. The role involves participating in food preparation, maintaining the kitchen's cleanliness, engaging with students and staff, and ensuring quality standards are upheld. Flexibility in hours and tasks is necessary to adapt to the school's routine.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the production of food items in line with the day's menu.
• Care and clean the kitchen areas and dining room.
• Serve meals and assist guests as needed.
• Engage with pupils, staff, and visitors to guide menu choices.
• Maintain quality standards within the catering department.

Job description

To participate in the catering provision as agreed with the Catering Manager working alongside a friendly team of Catering Assistants to deliver fresh and nutritious school meals using high quality ingredients.

NB This may include the handling of all foods within the catering section and the preparation of dishes/food items for service.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• To participate in the production of food items in line with the day's menu, or with batch baking where appropriate.
• To participate in the care and the cleaning of the kitchen areas, dining room and equipment as required.
• To serve meals, and to give attention to tables if necessary.
• To talk to the pupils, staff & visitors as appropriate - in order to guide their choice of menu items and increase awareness of foods.
• To assist with the maintenance of quality standards within the catering department.

Personal and Professional Conduct

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description provide a summary of the main aspects of the role. This is not an exhaustive list and the post holder may be required to carry out other tasks, as deemed appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.

This job description is current at the date indicated below but, in consultation with the post holder, it may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the post commensurate with the grade or job title.

Due to the routine of the school, the workload may not be evenly spread throughout the year. Flexibility of hours, and a flexible attitude and willingness to assist others in the team, when required is necessary.