School Catering Assistant

Chartwells Schools; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK catering company is hiring a Catering Assistant in Ramsgate to join a dynamic team. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should have a positive attitude and good teamwork skills. The role offers growth opportunities within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Impeccable time management and reliability.
• Awareness of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to busy school settings.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality food for customers.
• Crafting attractive food displays.
• Representing the company positively.
• Handling transactions at the cash register.
• Upholding hygiene and food handling standards.
• Follow health and safety regulations to keep the workplace safe.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Safety conscious

Job description

Overview

As a Catering Assistant, you'll be part of a dynamic, fast‑paced team, contributing to a positive and friendly work environment. The role offers numerous opportunities for growth within a company that values individuality and invests in its employees. Your hard work will be recognised and rewarded, making it an excellent chance to advance in a supportive setting.

Shift pattern: Other.
Contracted to 42.6 weeks per year.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high‑quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Crafting eye‑catching food and counter displays that draw customers in.
• Proudly representing Chartwells and embodying our positive brand image.
• Handling transactions with ease and operating the cash register efficiently.
• Upholding the highest standards of Food Handling & Hygiene.
• Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by adhering to Health & Safety regulations.

Ideal Candidate

• Bring a positive, can‑do attitude to everything you do.
• Show genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
• Excel as a supportive and collaborative team player.
• Embrace the excitement of thriving under pressure.
• Demonstrate impeccable time management and reliability.
• Prioritise safety in every task you undertake.
• Previous experience in a similar catering role is a bonus, but your enthusiasm is what truly matters.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has focused on helping those in education build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long, healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children’s Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/2310/72440001/52770627/WJ #State Schools