Catering Assistant

Parmiter's School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London fringe allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

On-site fitness suite

Uniform provided

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Parmiter’s School is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to join the busy school kitchen, primarily in Café6. You will be part of a small team delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for students and staff, with training provided on request.

The role requires good communication, adherence to food hygiene and health and safety standards, and a flexible approach to working hours during term time. A London fringe salary and pension scheme are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering settings preferred.
• Knowledge of current food hygiene regulations helpful.
• Strong interaction with staff and students expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and assembly of hot and cold items.
• Provide friendly service to students and staff during breaks and lunches.
• Wash up and clear areas after service.
• Support school events with catering duties outside regular hours.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

We are looking for a friendly, energetic Catering Assistant to join our busy school kitchen, primarily working in our Sixth Form Café (Café6). The successful candidate will be part of a successful team, ensuring the efficient delivery of a high-quality, nutritious food service for our students and staff.

Following Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations, the role involves -

• assisting in the preparation and assembly of hot and cold food items.

• providing a friendly food service to students and staff during break and lunch times

• washing up and clearing areas

• supporting school events with catering duties, on occasions, outside regular hours

We are looking for a flexible individual to work primarily as part of a small team in Café6 and in the main school kitchen and Snack Shack facility, as required. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a catering environment, with knowledge of current food hygiene regulations, although this is not essential as training will be given. Strong communication skills and the natural ability to interact positively with staff and students are essential.

This is a permanent role working during the school term time. The preferred working pattern is 9.30 - 14.30, Monday to Friday.

Ofsted (2024) commented “Pupils’ enthusiasm and excitement towards their learning is evident…Pupils conduct and manners are exemplary… It is common practice to hold doors open for others and behave in a friendly, courteous manner. … Staff are extremely positive about the support they receive from leaders, particularly around their professional development and well-being”.

We can offer:

• A competitive salary with London fringe allowance and Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Staff well-being initiatives include an online GP service, an Employee Assistance Programme, subsidised use of an on-site electric vehicle charging and complimentary use of a new on-site fitness suite. Uniform is also provided.

• An admission policy prioritising the children of staff (conditions will apply).

We will review applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advertisement earlier than originally stated.

Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.