Catering Assistant

Aspris; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive reward scheme

Blue Light discount card

Free parking

Free lunches

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training

Enhanced DBS paid

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Aspris Roehampton Gate School is seeking a catering assistant to join their catering team and support basic food preparation, hygiene and healthy eating initiatives for young people. The role is 20 hours per week, term-time only, with responsibilities including assisting the chef and maintaining kitchen standards under supervision.

We offer benefits such as an induction, ongoing training, DBS paid, cycle to work, free lunches, and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Previous experience preparing and cooking meals in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to work under direction and support a catering team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and cooking of meals.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene standards are met.
• Support healthy eating promotion and wellbeing of learners.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Healthy eating promotion

Job description

Roehampton Gate School is recruiting for a catering assistant to join their catering team! We are looking for passionate people, who can support the provision of the catering operation assisting with basic food preparation and hygiene and who can promote healthy eating and contribute to the wellbeing of our Children and Young People. In this role, you will under direction, take responsibly for parts of the catering operation, ensure the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards and comply with the Company's Assured Safe Catering Policies and Procedures and assist the Chef with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with these. This role is 20 hours per week, term-time only.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue Light discount card
• Free parking
• Free lunches
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Paid for enhanced DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme and more!

About the school:

Roehampton Gate School (RGS) is a school for young people aged 9 - 16 and offering a Post 16 Campus from 16-19 with mild to moderate autistic spectrum disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome and associated learning difficulties. We aim to deliver the highest level of education and care according to individual needs in a safe, positive and structured environment

Main duties:

• Assists with both the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with the company’s Assured Safe Catering policies and procedures.
• Under direction, takes responsibility for parts of the catering operation.
• As part of the catering team, the role holder will be required to ensure the kitchen and associated areas meet operational hygiene standards and comply with the company’s AssuredSafe Catering policies and procedures.

Previous experience preparing and cooking meals gained within a professional kitchen environment along with the following characteristics:

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

If you would like an informal chat about this exciting role, or to organise a visit, please give Robyn a call on 07720891703 or email [e-mail]

As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. As long as you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience, we will give you all the training and support you need to progress!

If you want residential childcare to be a job for life, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools. #Caterer26