General Catering Assistant / Kitchen Assistant

AWD online; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a General Catering Assistant to support their kitchen and front of house operations. The role involves ensuring high food preparation standards, maintaining hygiene, and working collaboratively within a team. Ideal candidates will possess kitchen or front of house experience and strong communication skills, with a commitment to student welfare.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or Front of House experience.
• Ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen and front of house operations.
• Maintain hygiene standards and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Assist with food preparation and cleaning.

Skills

Communication

Food Safety

Hygiene Standards

Team Player

Job description

General Catering Assistant with previous kitchen or Front of House experience, with good communication skills and the ability to follow strict instructions is required for Avanti Grange, part of Avanti Schools Trust, based in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire.

SALARY: £11.44 per hour

LOCATION: Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire (CM23)

JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent (term time only)

WORKING HOURS: 2 Positions Available. 1 x 15 hours per week, 1 x 20 hours per week, Term Time only

START DATE: September 2025 (preferred)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a General Catering Assistant with previous kitchen or Front of House experience, with good communication skills and the ability to follow strict instructions.

The General Catering Assistant will support both kitchen and front of house operations, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality food preparation and service.

As the General Catering Assistant you will work as part of a team to prepare meals, pack food, maintain hygiene standards and ensure smooth daily operations within the unit.

You will be proactive in assisting with food preparation, cleaning, stock handling, and supporting the wider catering team to provide an efficient and professional service.

If you are a hardworking team player with a commitment to high standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer care, we would be delighted to hear from you.

DUTIES

Your duties as a General Catering Assistant will include:

• Daily cleaning of all kitchen areas, staff canteens and kitchen corridors

• The washing of all kitchen equipment for the chefs and all crockery and cutlery for the restaurant service staff

• Ensure the kitchen is kept clean during service times and that all walk through areas are kept clear of any obstruction and that floors are kept dry

• Communicate effectively with all staff

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment

• Ability to follow strict instructions in a systematic and consistent manner

• Kitchen Experience or Front of House Experience

• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Pre-employment checks

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13648

This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of Avanti Schools Trust

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