School Catering Assistant - Fresh Food & Service

Thomas Franks Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Career progression

Job summary

Thomas Franks Ltd in London is seeking a General Assistant for a term-time, full-time role at a distinguished independent school. You will support serving customers, prep areas, and maintain hygiene standards while assisting with events and functions.

The ideal candidate will have experience in fast-paced catering, a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification, and strong English skills. Weekend/evening availability may be required; DBS checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification.
• Demonstrate reasonable/good English verbal skills.
• Demonstrate reasonable/good written and reading English skills.
• Experience in customer or food preparation environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• To support the team with serving customers, replenishing stocks, cleaning.
• Prepare all service areas for the days business relating to that meal service.
• Prepare, set-up, serve, clear, clean and store away any food, beverage or equipment required for special functions.
• Prepare basic food for sale/service, following good hygiene and safety practices and to the standard specified.
• Restock and replenish stocks and consumables as required during service periods, pre-empt customer needs and achieve optimum customer service delivery.
• Empty, remove and store rubbish / recycle rubbish in the correct place.
• Be prepared to occasionally work evening and/or weekend for functions and school events.
• Ensuring company food standards are adhered to and wastage controlled.
• Ensuring all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety policies and allergen control procedures are followed.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer service

English proficiency

Food safety

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Thomas Franks Ltd in London is seeking a General Assistant for a term-time, full-time role at a distinguished independent school. You will support serving customers, prep areas, and maintain hygiene standards while assisting with events and functions.

The ideal candidate will have experience in fast-paced catering, a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification, and strong English skills. Weekend/evening availability may be required; DBS checks will be conducted.