General Catering Assistant

King’s College School; Wimbledon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Health benefits

Free gym membership

Free lunch during term-time

Job summary

King’s College School is seeking a General Catering Assistant to join a 38-strong catering team. You will help deliver lunches to over 1,750 people daily during term time and support school events across sites, including the new Junior School campus opening in 2028.

Flexibility to work across locations is expected. Training will be provided for food hygiene and allergy awareness, with strong teamwork and communication emphasized.

Qualifications

• Ability to work within a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Good communication with pupils and staff on a daily basis.
• Catering experience is desirable but full training is provided.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene is advantageous; full training offered.
• Understanding of allergy awareness is preferred; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Setting up refreshments for morning break.
• Setting up servery counters for lunch service.
• Serving lunch and cleaning up afterwards in Rushmere kitchen.
• Cleaning areas in the main dining room.
• Assisting with hospitality events and functions.
• Using dishwashers and restocking cutlery and crockery.
• Assisting with function work (setting up, serving and clearing).

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 food hygiene training

Tools

Dishwashers

Job description

Salary: £25,716 plus excellent benefits including contributory pension scheme, health benefits, free gym membership, free lunch during term-time

King’s is looking to appoint a general catering assistant to work within a team of 38 staff in the catering department. Working in a modern well-equipped environment this position assists the delivery of lunches to over 1750 people on a daily basis during term time and regular school functions throughout the term.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• setting up refreshments for morning break
• setting up servery counters ready for lunch service
• serving lunch in our Rushmere kitchen and cleaning up afterwards
• cleaning areas in the main dining room
• assist with setting up of hospitality events
• using dishwashers, cleaning, restocking of cutlery and crockery
• assisting with function work (setting up, serving and clearing)

As the School continues to develop and grow, staff may be required to work across more than one School site, including the new Junior School campus due to open in 2028. Flexibility to work across locations, where appropriate to the role, is therefore expected.

Person Specification

• the ability to work within a team in a fast-paced, pressurised kitchen environment whilst maintaining high standards
• good communication skills with an approachable manner - contact with pupils and staff is on a daily basis and maintaining open communication is essential
• experience of catering is desirable, but full training can be provided
• basic knowledge of food hygiene would be an advantage, but full training can be offered
• an understanding of allergy awareness is preferred along with level 2 food hygiene training, but full training will be provided (desirable)

Interview date: Monday 5th October 2026

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.