Term-Time School Food Service Assistant

ISC group; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Hereford Cathedral School is seeking a Food Service Assistant to help with meal prep, serving, and maintaining kitchen and dining area cleanliness, ensuring food hygiene standards are met.

The role is permanent, 25 hours per week during term time (36 weeks) plus 8 days, start ASAP, and involves team-based service for staff and pupils, cash handling, and occasional travel to other site.

You will join a friendly team committed to a positive dining experience and safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service is beneficial.
• Ability to work as part of a team and provide good service.
• Understanding of basic food hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Wash crockery, cutlery, and kitchen utensils and keep areas clean and hygienic.
• Carry out basic food preparation tasks as directed by the Chef Manager.
• Set up service counters and dining areas, serve meals, and clear away after service.
• Assist with unloading deliveries and help prepare rooms for dining events as required.
• Operate the till and handle cash during morning breaks as directed.
• Assist with driving the school vehicle to deliver hospitality to other sites.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Job description

Hereford Cathedral School is seeking a Food Service Assistant to help with meal prep, serving, and maintaining kitchen and dining area cleanliness, ensuring food hygiene standards are met.

The role is permanent, 25 hours per week during term time (36 weeks) plus 8 days, start ASAP, and involves team-based service for staff and pupils, cash handling, and occasional travel to other site.

You will join a friendly team committed to a positive dining experience and safeguarding responsibilities.