School Catering Assistant - Friendly, Hands-On Service

Matthew Arnold School; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Matthew Arnold School is seeking a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to join the school catering team. You will support preparation, cooking and serving of food, while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in a busy kitchen and dining environment.

The role offers 25 hours per week across 39 weeks per year plus INSET days, with DBS checks and references part of the safeguarding process. Training is provided where needed to ensure quality service for students, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or food preparation is desirable, but training will be provided.
• Good communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Reliable, punctual and well organised, able to work as part of a team.
• Understanding of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness is important.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and presentation of food.
• Serve meals and beverages to students and staff.
• Operate tills and process cashless transactions where required.
• Replenish food counters and serving areas as needed.
• Assist with cleaning of kitchen equipment and catering areas.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Communication

Tools

Tills / cash handling

Job description

Matthew Arnold School is seeking a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to join the school catering team. You will support preparation, cooking and serving of food, while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety in a busy kitchen and dining environment.

The role offers 25 hours per week across 39 weeks per year plus INSET days, with DBS checks and references part of the safeguarding process. Training is provided where needed to ensure quality service for students, staff and visitors.