Catering Assistant

Holt Farm Infant School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Farm Infant School in Greater London is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the Catering Manager and team in delivering a smooth school catering service. You will help prepare and serve food, maintain high hygiene, and provide friendly service to students and staff.

No prior catering experience is required, as training will be provided. A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate and DBS check are expected as part of safeguarding and safe working in our school environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Basic food preparation skills; training provided.
• Committed to high hygiene and safety standards.
• Willing to undertake Basic Food Hygiene training.
• Enthusiastic about working in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and cooking of food and beverages
• Setting up service counters and displays, serving food in an attractive and efficient manner
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas to maintain hygiene standards
• Assisting with the receipt and safe storage of deliveries

Skills

Customer service

Basic food preparation

Hygiene & safety

Training willingness

School environment

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

As a Catering Assistant, you will work alongside the Catering Manager and team to ensure the smooth running of our school catering provision. You will help prepare and serve food, maintain high hygiene standards, and provide excellent customer service to our students and staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the preparation and cooking of food and beverages
• Setting up service counters and displays, serving food in an attractive and efficient manner
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils, and dining areas to maintain hygiene standards
• Assisting with the receipt and safe storage of deliveries

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a team player with a positive attitude who:

• Can provide excellent customer service
• Has basic food preparation skills (training will be provided)
• Is committed to maintaining high hygiene and safety standards
• Is willing to undertake relevant training, including a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Is enthusiastic about working in a school environment

Experience of working in a catering role or educational setting would be advantageous but is not essential.

The school reserves the right to close the listing at any time and shortlist earlier if strong candidates apply earlier in the process.

Holt Farm Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact [e-mail]