Catering Assistant

Pioneer Educational Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Slough is seeking a Catering Assistant to support the Catering Director. The role involves preparing and serving healthy meals, assisting with menu development, and ensuring cleanliness of dining areas. The ideal candidate will have a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or be willing to obtain one, along with a clean driving license. Working hours are 30 hours per week during term time, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare and serve high-quality meals.
• Experience in school or hospital catering preferred.
• Willingness to obtain a Food Hygiene qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve healthy meals.
• Assist in menu and recipe development.
• Clean catering and dining areas as needed.
• Supervise and train catering staff.
• Assist with stock take procedures.

Skills

Food preparation and service

Cleaning and maintenance

Menu and recipe development

Supervision and training

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Catering Assistant (with the ability to drive) to assist and support the Catering Director in the provision of an efficient and effective catering service for schools within Pioneer Educational Trust, based in Slough.

Hours: 30 hours per week : Monday to Friday : 9am 3pm (no lunch break)

Term time (38 weeks) plus 5 days

The successful candidate must have a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification (or willingness to gain one) and also preferably hold a current, clean and valid driving license.

Your main aim will be the preparation, cooking and service of healthy and high-quality meals to meet the specifications as defined by the Trust. This will also include meeting meal requirement for staff, students and any special or emergency function catering. Experience of working in school or hospital catering (e.g. Mass production of meals) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Other responsibilities include :

• Presentation and serving of meals and dining room arrangements
• Cleaning of the catering, serving and eating areas when required
• Assisting in menu and recipe development
• Assisting with the supervision and training of on-site catering staff
• Assisting in stock take procedures as required

Every school within Pioneer Educational Trust will provide an outstanding education to all children and young people. I...