Catering Assistant

Yate Academy; Yate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Yate Academy is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to prepare and serve healthy school meals and support a welcoming dining experience for pupils and staff. You will help maintain high hygiene standards and assist with the smooth running of the kitchen and dining areas in a team-driven environment.

The role emphasizes delivering quality food, working under pressure, and being willing to undertake training to support healthy eating within a supportive school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in team-based kitchen settings is advantageous.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards is desirable.
• Strong customer service and welcoming service to pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of school meals.
• Support kitchen, dining room and service areas with general duties.
• Assist with service and presentation of food and beverages.
• Assist with cleaning of kitchen equipment and catering areas.
• Attend training courses and meetings as required.
• Ensure hygiene and health & safety standards are met at all times.

Skills

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Customer service

Adaptability

Job description

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to help prepare and serve healthy, delicious meals, create a welcoming dining experience and encourage positive relationships with food in a safe and supportive environment., As a Catering Assistant, you will help prepare and serve nutritious meals while maintaining excellent food hygiene and safety standards. You will support the smooth running of the kitchen, provide a welcoming service to pupils and staff, and help create a positive dining experience that encourages healthy eating habits. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in delivering excellent customer service and is passionate about providing high quality school meals in a friendly and supportive environment. Key aspects of the role include:

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of school meals.
• General duties in the kitchen, dining room and the stem
• Assist with the service and presentation of food and beverages.
• Assist with the cleaning of kitchen equipment and catering areas.
• Attend training courses and meetings as required.
• Ensure hygiene and health and safety standards are met at all times.
• Pay attention to food presentation, ensuring that meals are visually appealing and appetising. Experience of working in a busy kitchen is desirable but not essential.
• An ability to react quickly to changing priorities.
• Experience of taking direction whilst under pressure.
• A passion for creating and delivering great food to a high standard.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training as required. At Yate Academy, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Yate Academy a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

Leadership, resilience & citizenship run through all aspects of school life.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.