School Catering Assistant: Service & Cleanliness Champion

Canford School; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Canford School is seeking a General Assistant for its catering team in Wimborne Minster. The role focuses on keeping catering areas clean, supporting food and beverage service, and maintaining high hygiene standards across the school site.

You will follow safety procedures, contribute to training and work flexibly to meet service needs. A reliable, detail-minded team player with good literacy and numeracy is ideal, with driving licence beneficial for full-time shifts.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience in a similar environment is desirable.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Able to follow instructions and work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across catering areas.
• Assisting with food and beverage service, clearing tables and servery areas.
• Washing kitchen utensils and crockery.
• Supporting basic food preparation and stock replenishment.
• Completing cleaning rotas and checklists.
• Reporting any equipment issues or spillages.
• Following health, safety and hygiene procedures.
• Supporting and coaching new team members.
• Attending training and working flexibly across the school site when required.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible

Full driving licence

Job description

Canford School is seeking a General Assistant for its catering team in Wimborne Minster. The role focuses on keeping catering areas clean, supporting food and beverage service, and maintaining high hygiene standards across the school site.

You will follow safety procedures, contribute to training and work flexibly to meet service needs. A reliable, detail-minded team player with good literacy and numeracy is ideal, with driving licence beneficial for full-time shifts.