General Catering Assistant

Presdales School; Little Amwell; On-site; GBP 3,500 - 5,200; Full time

Job summary

Presdales School is seeking a General Catering Assistant to join the Catering Team in Ware. The role involves preparing and serving food, basic cooking, and keeping the kitchen and dining area clean.

You will work a minimum of 10 hours per week during term-time, with additional hours as required by the Catering Manager. Training and safeguarding checks are part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school catering environment preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow hygiene standards.
• Good communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to pupils and staff.
• Assist with basic cooking tasks as directed by the Catering Manager.
• Keep kitchen, servery and dining areas clean and well-maintained.

Skills

Food prep

Serving food

Cleaning

Washing up

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking to appoint a General Catering Assistant to join our Catering Team. Duties will include preparing and serving food, basic cooking, cleaning, general washing up and clearing away, as required by the Catering Manager. You will be required to work a minimum of 10 hours per week term-time, with additional hours as required.

Presdales School is a girls' single sex comprehensive school in Ware for girls aged 11-18, with boys welcomed in the Sixth Form. We are a school, which values all students, irrespective of their age and ability and helps them to exceed expectations through high quality teaching and learning and the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of activities which will enrich their educational and personal development beyond the classroom.

We provide a caring environment where all students are supported, as well as challenged, to ensure that there is no limit to their potential. We prepare our students for a world that is constantly changing by encouraging them to be independent learners who are determined, confident and who never give up. Alongside academic excellence there is a strong focus on enjoyment, excellent behaviour and respect for all.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, referencing and other vetting checks, including online searches

Closing date for applications: 9.00 am Monday 5th October 2026

Presdales School is committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups, and/ or with protected characteristics, to apply.