School Kitchen Assistant – Multisite Lunch Service

MyNewTerm; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid wellbeing day

Refer a friend scheme (£200)

Tech scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assist programme

Generous pension and a competitive. (p

Free gym, shower and parking

Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye‑gl

Open and collaborative working env.

Excellent catering provision

Commitment to environmental sustainab.

Job summary

HEART Academies Trust is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to support meal preparation and service across Bedford's schools. The role runs Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 15:00, with duties covering kitchen prep, food hygiene, serving, and clean-up.

You will assist the Catering Manager/Chef in preparing and presenting meals, ensuring safe storage and handling of food, and maintaining hygienic work areas. Some cover at other Trust schools may be required.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time and prepare the kitchen and dining areas for service.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of food, including basic food preparation such as washing, peeling, chopping and portioning ingredients.
• Assist the Catering Manager/Chef with the preparation and presentation of meals.
• Ensure food is prepared, stored and handled safely and hygienically.
• Set up serving areas, counters, utensils, plates, cutlery and other equipment ready for lunchtime service.
• Clear tables and return equipment and crockery to the kitchen as required.
• Wash dishes, utensils, trays and catering equipment using the appropriate cleaning procedures.
• Clean and sanitise work surfaces, preparation areas and serving counters.
• Clean catering equipment in accordance with manufacturer and Trust procedures.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and relevant dining areas.
• Monday to Friday 11:00 - 15:00
• The successful candidate may be required to provide catering cover at other schools within the Trust. This may include supporting different catering teams when staff are absent or additional cover is required.

Job description

HEART Academies Trust is seeking a part-time Catering Assistant to support meal preparation and service across Bedford's schools. The role runs Monday to Friday from 11:00 to 15:00, with duties covering kitchen prep, food hygiene, serving, and clean-up.

You will assist the Catering Manager/Chef in preparing and presenting meals, ensuring safe storage and handling of food, and maintaining hygienic work areas. Some cover at other Trust schools may be required.