Catering Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Helston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Helston seeks a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join its kitchen team. This part-time position involves assisting with meal preparation, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and supporting a friendly work environment. Training will be provided, making this an ideal role for someone looking to make a positive impact on students' school days.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Training in food hygiene

Opportunity to contribute to student wellbeing

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable, and a good team player.
• Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude.
• Willing to learn and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of healthy meals.
• Help maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Support the kitchen team with general tasks.

Job description

About You

• Friendly, approachable, and a good team player.
• Reliable and punctual, with a positive attitude.
• Willing to learn and follow instructions.
• Previous experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

What the school offers its staff

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our friendly school kitchen team. This part-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment and wants to make a positive difference to our pupils’ school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of healthy, nutritious meals to students.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic kitchen environment.
• Wash up and tidy kitchen equipment and dining areas.
• Support the kitchen team with general tasks as needed.
• Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Training in food hygiene and kitchen safety.
• The opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing of our students.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers, volunteers, governors and trustees to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks and will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check, a Safeguarding Self-Declaration Form and satisfactory online searches undertaken.