School Catering Assistant - Nourishing Futures

OFG Education; Robertsbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to adjust

Your Wellbeing Matters - mental health

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Health, wellbeing and insurance

Discount programs

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to join our Mountfield Heath School team in Robertsbridge, East Sussex. You will assist with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining kitchen hygiene, contributing to a safe and welcoming lunchtime experience for students.

The role supports the wellbeing and development of students in a trauma-informed setting, with training provided where needed. Experience in catering and a positive, can-do attitude are valued.

Qualifications

• A Food Hygiene qualification or catering-related training would be advantageous
• Catering, kitchen, or food preparation experience desired
• Food hygiene and food safety are desired
• Is organised, dependable, and able to adapt in a busy environment
• Has a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation, cooking, and serving of healthy school meals
• Supporting students during lunchtime in a safe and welcoming dining environment
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, food preparation areas, and dining spaces
• Monitoring stock levels and reporting any supply issues
• Helping to accommodate special dietary requirements
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the wellbeing of all students

Skills

Team player

Organised

Dependable

Willing to learn

Education

Food hygiene qualification

Catering training

Job description

OFG Education is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to join our Mountfield Heath School team in Robertsbridge, East Sussex. You will assist with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining kitchen hygiene, contributing to a safe and welcoming lunchtime experience for students.

The role supports the wellbeing and development of students in a trauma-informed setting, with training provided where needed. Experience in catering and a positive, can-do attitude are valued.