General Catering Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 8,800 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies and flexible

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Funded subject course development

EDI and neurodiverse communities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Abbeygate Sixth Form College in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a General Catering Assistant to support the Head Chef and Supervisor in delivering a welcoming, efficient catering service.

You will prepare and serve food, keep catering areas clean and well-stocked, and help ensure a positive experience for students, staff and visitors. A Level 2 Food Safety qualification is desirable, with training provided if needed.

Qualifications

• Food safety knowledge and good customer service are essential.
• Previous catering experience is desirable, especially in education settings.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Supervisor in delivering a welcoming, efficient and high-quality catering service.
• Prepare and serve food and maintain clean, safe, and well-stocked catering areas.
• Ensure students, staff and visitors have a positive experience every day.
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service and contribute to day-to-day catering operations.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Education

Level 2 Food Safety (desirable)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Abbeygate Sixth Form College, Bury St Edmunds
• 25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year - Permanent

As a General Catering Assistant, you'll support the Head Chef and Supervisor in delivering a welcoming, efficient and high-quality catering service. From preparing and serving food to maintaining clean, safe and well-stocked catering areas, you'll help ensure students, staff and visitors have a positive experience every day.

This is a varied role within a busy catering environment, offering the opportunity to develop your skills while working as part of a supportive team. You'll follow food safety and hygiene procedures, provide excellent customer service and contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day catering operations.

We're looking for someone who is reliable, adaptable and able to work well both independently and as part of a team. Previous catering experience is desirable, particularly within an education setting, along with knowledge of food safety and allergen management. A Level 2 Food Safety qualification is desirable, although support can be provided to achieve this. Above all, you'll be committed to delivering a consistently high standard of service and creating a positive experience for our customers.

What the school offers its staff

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies and flexible working
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days
• Funded subject course development for your role
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities
• Career progression opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

SAT is committed to Safeguarding. We aim to create the safest environment within which every student has the opportunity to achieve and progress.