Catering Assistant - School Catering

About This Role

Working in a school kitchen, the Catering Assistant supports the Catering Manager in preparing and serving balanced, wholesome meals for students and staff. This role suits a reliable individual with a passion for service and food who enjoys working in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Catering Manager in preparing balanced, wholesome meals (breakfast, break time and lunch) for students and staff
• Serve meals and give attention to tables if necessary
• Ensure the kitchen and dining areas are kept clean, tidy and adhere to health and safety standards
• Participate in the production of food items in line with the day’s menu or with batch baking where appropriate
• Talk to pupils, staff & visitors as appropriate in order to guide their choice of menu items and increase awareness of foods
• Adhere to the in-house catering management system to all the house rules & critical control points
• Wash all equipment, both kitchen and service items
• Prepare the dining facilities, including the placing and removal of tables and chairs to and from the storage area, and cleaning the area after service
• Participate in the completion of all necessary records as required
• Wear appropriate uniform as required by the Academy
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the Catering Manager

Requirements

• Passion for service and food
• Reliability
• Enjoy working in schools

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Important Details

• Schedule: 15 hours per week, 11:00 a.m. - 14:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
• Term Time Only: 39 weeks a year, paid during summer holidays and half terms
• Team: work alongside other Kitchen Assistants and the Chef Manager

Application Process

• Apply by attaching your latest CV (cover letter is optional)
• Successful candidates will be shortlisted for an interview
• If successful in interview, a start date will be agreed

Other Conditions

• Full induction and training will be provided by an experienced Chef
• Any successful applicant will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Criminal Records Bureau - the DBS check will be paid for by the Company

About the Company

Relish School Food are a fresh food company passionate about providing top quality meals to schools across the country, including special needs schools. They recently won the Jamie Oliver award within one of their schools.