School Catering Assistant – Term-Time Hours, Training

Wadham School; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

CPD and training in catering, health &

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Wadham School is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our catering team. The role runs from 10.45AM to 2.15PM term time plus INSET days (39 weeks), performing food prep, service in the servery, and maintaining kitchen hygiene to high standards.

The ideal candidate will have Level 2 Food Hygiene (or be willing to train), COSHH and Manual Handling qualifications (or willing to train), and previous catering experience.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food and Hygiene qualification (or willingness to train).
• Has COSHH and Manual Handling qualifications (or willingness to train).
• Has previous experience in catering and industrial kitchen environments (or relative experience).
• Understands food allergens and safe handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of meal ingredients (washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, chopping) following Food Standards Agency guidance.
• Assist in the servery, handling money and iPay transactions for staff and students.
• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and hygienic.
• Support in promoting healthy eating options for children.
• Be flexible to cover staff absences and occasionally work additional hours.
• Provide excellent communication and teamwork within a busy catering environment.

Skills

Food hygiene level 2

Catering experience

COSHH

Manual Handling

Communication skills

Job description

Wadham School is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our catering team. The role runs from 10.45AM to 2.15PM term time plus INSET days (39 weeks), performing food prep, service in the servery, and maintaining kitchen hygiene to high standards.

The ideal candidate will have Level 2 Food Hygiene (or be willing to train), COSHH and Manual Handling qualifications (or willing to train), and previous catering experience.