Catering Assistant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arthur Terry School in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to join our school catering team. This role supports food preparation, service and the smooth running of our dining service to ensure pupils have a safe, enjoyable lunchtime experience.

You will work 20 hours per week in a busy school kitchen, upholding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene and contributing to the wellbeing of our pupils.

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable and able to work with children and colleagues.
• Reliable and able to work as part of a team.
• Committed to high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and service.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and dining areas.
• Support lunchtime service to ensure pupils have a safe, enjoyable meal.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Attention to detail

Job description

The Arthur Terry School is looking for a friendly, reliable and hardworking Catering Assistant to join our school catering team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in helping to provide a welcoming and positive lunchtime experience for our pupils.

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the day-to-day running of our school kitchen and dining service. Your responsibilities will include helping with food preparation and service, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and supporting the catering team to ensure pupils receive a safe, enjoyable and well-presented meal.

Working 20 hours per week, you will be an important part of the catering team, helping to create a positive lunchtime experience for our pupils.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable and able to work well with children and colleagues.
• Reliable, organised and able to work as part of a team.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
• Able to follow instructions and work effectively in a busy environment. Positive and willing to contribute to the wider life of our school.

Previous experience in a catering or school environment would be an advantage, but we are also happy to consider candidates who have the right attitude and willingness to learn.

What we can offer

• Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic team.
• Contribute to the wellbeing and enjoyment of our pupils.
• Gain experience in a busy school kitchen environment.
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package.
• A competitive pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Professional development and wellbeing days, supporting your continued learning and wellbeing.