Catering Assistant - Wootey Infant School, Alton - Ed Catering 621130 (E)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join their dynamic team. This rewarding role focuses on preparing and serving nutritious meals during school hours, offering a perfect work-life balance with term-time only contracts. Comprehensive training is provided, along with opportunities for progression within a supportive environment. Enjoy benefits like uniform provision, generous annual leave, and access to employee support services. If you thrive in a team setting and are passionate about contributing to children's health and well-being, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Full training and progression opportunities

Minimum 24 days annual leave

Interest-free travel loans and discounts

Employee support services

Family-friendly policies

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience in catering is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve healthy school meals during term time.
• Ensure lunch is served on time in a busy environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Catering Experience

Time Management

Education

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Job Details:

Hourly Rate: £12.21 per hour

Work Location: Wootey Infant School, Alton

Hours per week: 10.00 - Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

Closing Date: 15th May 2025

Are you looking for a term-time only job?

Join our team!

We are seeking an enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our busy team in preparing and serving healthy, nutritious school meals. Our Catering Assistants work during school hours term time.

This is a rewarding role with comprehensive training provided. There are many opportunities for learning and progression.

You should enjoy teamwork and be able to serve lunch on time in a busy environment. Experience in catering is a plus but not essential.

Why work for us?

Education Catering is a forward-thinking, solution-focused service. Our term-time contracts offer an excellent work-life balance, training, development, and a friendly work environment. For more information, visit our 'Work with us' page on the Hampshire County Council website.

Benefits include:

• Term-time only positions
• Uniform provided
• Full training and progression opportunities
• Minimum 24 days 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 role is subject to a Criminal Records Check and a medical questionnaire, screened by our Occupational Health Department.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Samantha Pinchin, District Manager, at [phone number or 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.