Catering Assistant

Job Title: Catering & General Assistant (Temporary)

Job Purpose

To support the delivery of a high-quality catering service by serving food maintaining food temperature controls and carrying out general housekeeping duties. The postholder will help ensure a safe clean and welcoming environment for pupils staff and visitors while adhering to food hygiene and health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages in a professional friendly and efficient manner.
  
• Monitor and record food temperatures in accordance with food safety regulations.
  
• Assist with basic food preparation and kitchen support duties.
  
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene within kitchen dining and food preparation areas.
  
• Carry out general housekeeping duties including sweeping mopping cleaning and tidying.
  
• Wash and store kitchen equipment utensils and crockery safely.
  
• Follow Food Hygiene Health & Safety and safeguarding procedures at all times.
  
• Dispose of waste appropriately and maintain a safe working environment.
  
• Provide excellent customer service to pupils staff and visitors.
  

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in catering kitchen cleaning housekeeping or hospitality environments.
  
• Experience of working to health and safety procedures.
  
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  

Desirable

• Experience working within a school care or educational setting.
  

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
  
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
  

Desirable

• Health and Safety training.
  

Compliance Requirements

Essential

• Enhanced DBS Check required.
  
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities when working in a school environment.
  
• Ability to comply with food safety hygiene and health and safety regulations.
  

Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Strong customer service focus.
  
• Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently.
  
• Good attention to detail and cleanliness standards.
  
• Reliable punctual and flexible approach to work.
  

Additional Details

Location: Thurton CEVC Primary School Norwich NR14 6AT

Working Hours: 15 Hours/Week

Pay Rate: 16.05/ Hour UMB

• We operate on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
  

Closing date: Soon early applications are encouraged