Catering Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Part-time hours for work-life balance

Job summary

Highgate Primary School is seeking a Catering Assistant for a permanent part-time role (20 hours per week). The role focuses on food preparation and serving, maintaining high hygiene and safety standards, and cleaning duties. Training is provided and visa sponsorship is not available for this UK post.

Fluent English is required due to contact with pupils and parents and the role involves teamwork with the catering staff to ensure smooth daily operations.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable and positive attitude.
• Team work and ability to follow instructions.
• Commitment to hygiene and safety standards.
• Fluent English for pupil and parent contact.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals to pupils and staff.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards in the kitchen.
• Support cleaning duties, including washing up and keeping the kitchen tidy.
• Work with the catering team to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Team player

Hygiene & safety

Fluent English

Job description

Catering assistant post at Highgate Primary School, where meals are prepared for pupils and staff. The work centres on food preparation and serving, keeping the kitchen to high hygiene and food safety standards, and washing up and cleaning duties. It is a permanent part-time role of 20 hours a week, and previous catering experience is not essential as training is given. Fluent English is required because the role involves contact with pupils and parents, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Assist in preparing and serving meals to pupils and staff
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards in the kitchen
• Support cleaning duties, including washing up and keeping the kitchen tidy
• Work with the catering team to keep daily operations running smoothly

Skills & knowledge

• Friendly, reliable and positive attitude
• Working in a team and following instructions
• Commitment to excellent hygiene and safety standards
• Fluent English

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• References and other pre-employment background checks

Nice to have

• Previous catering experience

What’s offered

• Training provided
• Part-time hours offering work-life balance