School Catering Assistant

Link 3 Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for catering support for a school in the East Midlands. The role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting school events. Ideal candidates will possess customer service skills and an awareness of food safety practices. This position is term time only and offers training for food hygiene if needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Awareness of food hygiene and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and cooking of food.
• Serve meals and refreshments efficiently and courteously.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety.
• Support special school events requiring catering.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Food hygiene awareness

Flexibility

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Purpose

To support the preparation, cooking, and serving of nutritious meals to pupils and staff, ensuring a high standard of hygiene, safety, and customer service within the school kitchen and dining areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and cooking of food under the direction of the Catering Manager or Cook.
• Serve meals and refreshments to pupils and staff efficiently and courteously.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety in accordance with statutory regulations and school policies.
• Clean kitchen equipment, utensils, work surfaces, and dining areas before, during, and after service.
• Set up and clear down dining areas, including tables, chairs, and cutlery.
• Help manage stock levels by unpacking deliveries, rotating stock, and reporting shortages or damaged items.
• Follow portion control guidelines to reduce food waste.
• Adhere to allergen management procedures and special dietary requirements.
• Assist with recording food temperatures and other required checks.
• Support special school events requiring catering, such as parent evenings or school functions.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Awareness of food hygiene and safety practices (training can be provided).
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs during service.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, or working in a school environment.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent.

Working Hours:

Term time only

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.