Catering Assistant

Aspris; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive rewards & discounts

Blue Light card

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training

PVG/DBS clearance covered

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Queenswood School is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our team, supporting the Chef with food preparation, service and strict hygiene in the kitchen. You will help with breakfast, lunch and snacks, maintain records, assist with allergy management and contribute to a positive dining experience for pupils.

The role is based on site at Queenswood School in Herefordshire; we offer induction, training and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Basic food preparation and portioning
• Understanding of food hygiene, safety and COSHH basics
• Ability to complete temperature and cleaning records
• Knowledge of allergen management
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness
• Well organised and able to work independently
• Reliable, punctual and a supportive team player
• Positive, caring approach in school environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch and snacks
• Ensure food safety and hygiene checks are completed
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and compliant
• Monitor stock levels and notify when replenishing
• Assist pupils with allergy and dietary requirements
• Collaborate with education and care teams to deliver meals safely
• Contribute to a positive dining experience for every pupil

Skills

Food prep

Food hygiene

Record keeping

Allergen mgmt

Organised

Team player

Reliability

Caring attitude

Job description

Queenswood School is recruiting for a Catering Assistant to join our team.

We are looking for a passionate individual who can support with food preparation, service and maintain high standards of hygiene within the commercial kitchen. As a school we follow the Governments requirements for healthy eating, and we contribute to the wellbeing of our pupils. In this role, you will assist the Chef with the preparation, cooking, serving of meals and thorough cleaning of all food preparation and services areas. You will always maintain the Company's Assured Safe Catering Policies and Procedures.

About The School

Queenswood School is set across two sites in a beautiful rural location in Herefordshire. We are an Independent Specialist day school specialising in the education and care of children and young people between the age of 11 to 19 years who are diagnosed as being on the autistic spectrum or have SEMH.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing and serving breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout the day, helping mealtimes run smoothly
• Keeping food safe, fresh and served to the highest standards - carrying out food safety checks and keep compliance records up to date
• Helping maintain a clean, tidy and welcoming kitchen and dining environment - meeting Food Hygiene, Health & Safety and environmental health standards
• Monitoring stock levels and flag when supplies need replenishing
• Supporting pupils with allergy and dietary requirements
• Working closely with the wider education and care teams to ensure meals are delivered safely and efficiently
• Play an important role in creating a positive dining experience for every pupil every day

About You

• Basic food preparation skills and confidence preparing breakfast items safely, with the ability to portion and serve meals with care and attention to presentation
• Understanding of food hygiene, food safety and safe food handling practices, and awareness of Health & Safety requirements, including COSHH, manual handling and safe use of kitchen equipment -
• Ability to complete food safety, temperature and cleaning records accurately
• Knowledge of allergen management and dietary requirements
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Well organised and able to work independently when needed
• Reliable, punctual and a supportive team player
• Positive, caring approach to working within a school environment and supporting pupils every day

Our Benefits Include

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

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.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undertake 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.