School Catering Assistant — Friendly Kitchen & Student Service

Ark; Highgate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salaries 2.5% higher than main paycale

Generous pension scheme

Access to Ark rewards - discounts from

Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 for

Gym discounts - up to 40%

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ark St Alban's Academy is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to join our dedicated catering team, supporting food preparation, serving meals and maintaining kitchen hygiene to ensure a high-quality dining experience for students and staff.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability and safety, with on-the-job training provided. If you enjoy working with food and want to contribute to our school community, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Team player who works well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and positive with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Safety-conscious with basic understanding of food hygiene and safety standards (training provided).
• Organized and efficient; able to follow instructions and complete tasks promptly.
• Customer-focused and friendly when serving students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support with all aspects of food preparation and serving meals.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and ensure smooth day-to-day operations in the kitchen.

Skills

Team Player

Reliable & Positive

Safety Conscious

Organized & Efficient

Customer Focused

Job description

Ark St Alban's Academy is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to join our dedicated catering team, supporting food preparation, serving meals and maintaining kitchen hygiene to ensure a high-quality dining experience for students and staff.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability and safety, with on-the-job training provided. If you enjoy working with food and want to contribute to our school community, we would love to hear from you.