Catering Assistant

Outcomes First Group; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education provider in Isleworth is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their team. In this role, you'll help provide nutritious meals for students while maintaining high kitchen standards. Ideal candidates have experience in catering, especially in school settings, and are passionate about food safety and teamwork. Offering an exceptional benefit package and participation in a 4-Day Working Week trial to improve work-life balance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or similar kitchen environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of hygiene regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of food items following recipes.
• Maintain food hygiene standards and promote safe practices.
• Support menu preparation with practical and nutritious meal ideas.

Skills

Previous experience in catering

Knowledge of food hygiene practices

Collaborative attitude

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our dedicated team at Syon Manor College. In this role, you will play a key part in providing nutritious and appealing meals for our students and staff, contributing to their overall wellbeing and creating a positive dining experience. Working alongside the Catering Manager, you will help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment, ensuring all meals meet the highest standards of quality, hygiene, and presentation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about food, safety, and creating enjoyable meals in a school setting, with plenty of scope to develop your skills and contribute ideas to menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food items, following recipes and ensuring high-quality output.
• Handle and store ingredients safely, adhering to all hygiene regulations and training protocols.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene standards and promote safe working practices in the kitchen.
• Demonstrate knowledge of HACCP principles or undertake training to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Support menu preparation and contribute ideas to create practical, appealing, and nutritious meals.
• Work as part of a team to maintain a safe, efficient, and welcoming kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, particularly in a school or similar kitchen environment, is desirable.
• Knowledge of food hygiene practices and safety regulations.
• A positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn.

About the employer and role

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Syon Manor College is a new post-16 provision for young people with autism and complex needs. The college will offer a broad curriculum of academic, vocational and life skills learning including BTECs, GCSEs, Functional Skills and ASDAN accreditations which will work towards Employability or Independence and Duke of Edinburgh qualifications. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running. Why join Options Autism? We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits and remarks

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit. Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance, Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions, and access to wellbeing services. Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits, plus discounts. Additional benefits include Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, Critical illness cover, and Family Growth Support with inclusive benefits such as enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.