School Catering Assistant — Food Prep & Service

MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP; Bath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Sick pay

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eye tests for VDU users

Employee assistance helpline

Blue Light Card

Education sector discounts

Job summary

St John's C of E Primary School in Midsomer Norton is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership and is seeking a General Catering Assistant to help prepare sandwiches, salads, and pre-mixes for pupils and staff.

You will join a supportive catering team, assist with meal service, and help ensure high standards of food safety. Training and development opportunities are provided within a collaborative school environment.

Qualifications

• Able to perform physical tasks such as bending and lifting.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.
• Experience in a team environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing sandwiches, baguettes, salads, pre-mixes, and simple cooked items.
• Set up dining areas, manage queue flow, clear trays, wipe tables, and operate till systems for cashless catering and meal authorisations.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and wash crockery and equipment according to guidelines.
• Load pre-prepared meals and deliver to local schools when required.
• Operate kitchen machinery safely (training provided).
• Support staff and pupils with a friendly, helpful approach.
• Participate in training and professional development.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Willingness to train

Physical fitness

Job description

St John's C of E Primary School in Midsomer Norton is part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership and is seeking a General Catering Assistant to help prepare sandwiches, salads, and pre-mixes for pupils and staff.

You will join a supportive catering team, assist with meal service, and help ensure high standards of food safety. Training and development opportunities are provided within a collaborative school environment.