Catering Assistant (LH) - St John The Baptist Primary School, Waltham Chase - Ed Catering 621110 (E)

Shared Services Partnership; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join their vibrant team. This role focuses on preparing and serving nutritious meals in a school setting, ensuring timely service in a busy environment. With a commitment to employee development, this position offers full training and opportunities for career progression. Enjoy a rewarding work-life balance with a term-time contract, generous annual leave, and a supportive work culture. If you have a passion for catering and teamwork, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Term-time only positions

Uniform provided

Full training and career progression opportunities

Minimum 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Interest-free travel loans and discounts

Employee Support Services

Family-friendly policies

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and able to work in a busy environment.
• Experience in catering preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve healthy school meals during term time.
• Assist head of kitchen with duties and deputise in their absence.

Skills

Catering Experience

Teamwork

Time Management

Job description

Job Details

Hourly Rate: £12.21 per hour

Work Location: St John The Baptist C of E Primary School, Waltham Chase

Hours per week: 20.00 - Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

Closing Date: 13th May 2025

Join Our Team

We are looking for an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our busy team in preparing and serving healthy, nutritious school meals. This role involves working term time during school hours. It’s a rewarding job with comprehensive training and opportunities for progression.

You should enjoy working as part of a team and be able to serve lunch on time in a busy environment. The role also includes assisting the head of kitchen with kitchen duties and deputising in their absence. Experience in catering is preferred but not essential.

Why Work for Us?

Education Catering is a forward-thinking, solution-focused service that offers excellent work-life balance through term-time contracts, along with training, development, and a friendly environment. For more information, visit our Work with us | Hampshire County Council.

Benefits include:

• Term-time only positions
• Uniform provided
• Full training and career progression opportunities
• Minimum 24 days of annual leave during school holidays plus bank holidays
• Interest-free travel loans and discounts
• Employee Support Services
• Family-friendly policies
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Additional Information

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. Pre-employment, you will complete a confidential Medical Questionnaire, reviewed by our Occupational Health Department to confirm fitness for the role.

Contact for More Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Emma McGlennon, District Manager, at [contact details].

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We promote equal opportunities and are a Disability Confident Employer.