Catering Assistant and Driver at Oak Academy

OAK Academy GmbH; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

OAK Academy GmbH is seeking a Catering Assistant to help prepare, cook, and serve nutritious meals to pupils and staff, ensuring high standards of hygiene and customer care. You will work with the Catering Manager to keep the kitchen and dining areas running smoothly and may assist with deliveries to other academies.

A valid driving license is required. Two roles are available: 25 hours and 20 hours per week during term time only.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school kitchen or similar catering environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent customer care skills and a friendly, approachable manner.
• Punctual with strong time management and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, cooking, and serving of lunches.
• Set up the servery, including water jugs and condiments.
• Prepare sandwiches, snacks, and packed lunches for meetings and school trips.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash up and clean surfaces, floors, walls, and equipment.
• Report any equipment faults or damage to the Catering Manager.
• Drive the minibus to deliver meals to other academies as required.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children in line with school policies.

Skills

School Kitchen Experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Punctuality

Time management

Flexibility

Empathy for pupils

Job description

About this Role

This is a key role in helping to prepare,cook, and serve nutritious meals to pupils and staff, while maintaining highstandards of hygiene and customer care.

You'll work closely with the Catering Manager andother team members to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen and diningareas, and support with food deliveries to other academies. Candidates will therefore need a valid driving license.

There are two roles available. One 25 hours and one 20 hours, term time only.

KeyResponsibilities

• Assist with food preparation,cooking, and serving of lunches.
• Set up the servery, including waterjugs and condiments.
• Prepare sandwiches, snacks, andpacked lunches for meetings and school trips.
• Maintain high standards of hygieneand cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Wash up and clean surfaces, floors,walls, and equipment.
• Report any equipment faults or damageto the Catering Manager.
• Drive the minibus to deliver meals toother academies as required.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare ofchildren in line with school policies.

We'relooking for someone who:

• Has experience working in a schoolkitchen or similar catering environment.
• Demonstrates good communicationskills, both written and verbal.
• Has excellent customer care skillsand a friendly, approachable manner.
• Works well as part of a team andsupports colleagues.
• Maintains a high standard ofpersonal presentation and hygiene.
• Is punctual, with strong timemanagement skills.
• Has a flexible approach towork and can adapt to changing needs.
• Shows empathy for young peopleand understands the school environment.
• Is hardworking, reliable, andcommitted to delivering a quality service.
• Can follow instructions accuratelyand work independently when needed.

WhyJoin Us?

• Be part of a supportive and welcomingteam.
• Make a meaningful contribution to thedaily life of pupils and staff.
• Access to professional developmentopportunities.
• Work in a values-driven environmentthat prioritises wellbeing and inclusion.