General Catering Assistant

MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Sick pay scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eye tests

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership is seeking a reliable General Catering Assistant to join our busy catering team at Somervale. You will assist with food preparation, operate kitchen equipment, handle till transactions, and help deliver meals to local partner schools using the school catering vehicle when required.

Join Norton Hill School and support the daily health, well-being and learning of students and staff with a welcoming dining environment.

Qualifications

• Assist with basic food preparation and simple cooking.
• Operate cashless till systems and handle meals for staff and students.
• Maintain high cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Follow health, safety and COSHH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation & Kitchen Duties: assist with sandwiches, salads and simple sauces.
• Service & Dining Room: set up dining areas and provide friendly service.
• Till Operations: process till transactions and meal authorisations.
• Cleaning & Hygiene: wash crockery and equipment and log fridge temperatures.
• Safety & Compliance: participate in risk assessments and report hazards.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen duties

Customer service

Cash handling

Health and safety

Job description

We are seeking a reliable, energetic and customer-focused General Catering Assistant to join our busy catering team based at Somervale. In this varied role, you will assist in food preparation, operate kitchen equipment, handle till transactions, maintain high cleanliness and food safety standards and help deliver meals to local partner schools using the school catering vehicle when required.,

• Food Preparation & Kitchen Duties: Assist with basic food preparation (sandwiches, baguettes, salads, simple sauces, and pre-mixes), simple cooking (boiling, steaming, light frying) and setting up food displays.
• Service & Dining Room: Set up dining areas,manage queues, wipe tables, clear trays/trolleys, empty waste and provide friendly service to students and staff.
• Till Operations: Operate cashless till systems, administering free school meals and staff duty meal authorisations accurately.
• Cleaning & Hygiene: Wash crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment. Perform routine and deep cleaning using approved equipment and COSHH-compliant chemicals. Maintain daily fridge/freezer temperature logs in line with Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Safety & Compliance: Participate in risk assessments, report potential hazards, and uphold strict health, safety and hygiene practices.

  As a part of the Midsomer Norton Schools' Partnership, Norton Hill School is dedicated to delivering exceptional, nutritious food services across our school community. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming dining environment that supports the health, well-being, and daily learning of young people. Joining our catering team means becoming a vital part of a supportive school community where your work directly impacts students, staff and local partner schools every day.

  • Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement
  • access to a local government pension scheme
  • sick pay scheme
  • cycle-to-work scheme
  • free eye tests for VDU users and employee assistance helpline
  • Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.