Catering Assistant

London Teaching Pool, Ltd; Gerrards Cross, Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

School gym access

Employee assistance programme

Staff social activities

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Gerrards Cross School in Buckinghamshire seeks a reliable Catering Assistant to join its busy kitchen team. This permanent, term-time-only role offers an immediate start and the opportunity to support daily catering for students and staff within a large secondary school.

You will help with basic food preparation, serving meals, washing up, and keeping the kitchen clean and well stocked. A good general education (GCSE English and Maths at 4/C or equivalent) plus a food hygiene or culinary

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or equivalent.
• Food hygiene or culinary qualification, or evidence of recent training.

Responsibilities

• Preparing basic cold foods, including salads and sandwiches.
• Using microwave to heat food as required.
• Serving students and staff at counters and tills.
• Washing up dishes and kitchen equipment.
• Cleaning kitchen and café areas and surfaces.
• Restocking outlets and vending machines.
• Receiving and storing deliveries.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Occasional evening or holiday work when required.

Skills

Food preparation

Serving meals

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Food hygiene/culinary qualification

Job description

Catering Assistant – Buckinghamshire– Permanent – Immediate Start

***Catering Assistant – Buckinghamshire

***Catering Assistant – Secondary School

***Catering Assistant – Term Time Only

***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


• 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.