School Catering Assistant | Term-Time Lunch Support

Outcomes First Group; Robertsbridge; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Mountfield Heath School, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to support a Cook/Supervisor in safe meal prep, service and delivery for pupils aged 5-11 with autistic needs. You’ll contribute to health, wellbeing and overall experience within a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming environment.

The role includes assisting with meal prep, ensuring hygiene standards, and supervising lunchtime activities, in a site with strong safeguarding commitments and opportunities

Qualifications

• Food hygiene and food safety preferred.
• Positive, can-do attitude and genuine interest in supporting young people.
• Team player who takes pride in high standards.
• Enjoys a fast-paced, practical role.
• Reliability and commitment to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals, including accommodating special dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen, equipment and dining areas in line with health and safety regulations.
• Support food preparation and service both on site and, where required, for other schools.
• Monitor food supplies, report issues, and keep accurate records of meals, cancellations and changes.
• Assist with clearing, washing up and general kitchen duties to ensure efficient service.
• Support lunchtime supervision of pupils, ensuring meals are served and completed safely and hygienically, and report any behavioural observations to teaching staff.

Skills

Food hygiene

Team player

Positive attitude

Reliability

Interest in supporting young people

Job description

Mountfield Heath School, part of Outcomes First Group, is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to support a Cook/Supervisor in safe meal prep, service and delivery for pupils aged 5-11 with autistic needs. You’ll contribute to health, wellbeing and overall experience within a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming environment.

The role includes assisting with meal prep, ensuring hygiene standards, and supervising lunchtime activities, in a site with strong safeguarding commitments and opportunities