Catering Assistant

Northern Education Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable education trust is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support its catering team. The role involves maintaining high customer service standards and preparing basic food. Ideal candidates will have catering experience and knowledge of food hygiene regulations. This position offers opportunities for professional development and progression within the organization. The trust prioritizes safeguarding and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Opportunity for career advancement

Comprehensive professional development

Free onsite parking

Free flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in catering is essential.
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high customer service standards.
• Execute food preparation tasks.
• Wash and maintain catering equipment.
• Adhere to food hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Catering skills

Customer service skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

The Trust has recently launched a new in-house catering service and is now seeking to appoint a Kitchen Assistant to support the catering team. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent catering and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest possible standards of customer service to students, staff and visitors.
• Carry out instructions received from Assistant Cook/Chef Manager.
• Complete basic food preparation & cooking e.g. sandwiches, salads, vegetables.
• Wash dishes, cutlery, tumblers, jugs, serving utensils, containers, tables and all other catering equipment in the dining and service areas.
• Ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools.
• Chance to apply for leadership roles within the Deeps structure and take on a whole school leadership project.
• Support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• Full and detailed programme of support and development for all.
• Comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
• Free flu vaccinations.
• Free onsite parking.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.