About this role
Catering Assistant
11:30am - 1:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)
We are looking for a reliable, friendly and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our team at Holtspur School.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines preparing and serving lunchtime meals with supporting children during the lunchtime period. You will play an important part in ensuring our pupils enjoy a safe, positive lunchtime experience while helping to maintain high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness.
Key responsibilities include:Receiving and preparing delivered meals for serviceServing lunches to pupils in a friendly and professional mannerSupervising pupils during the lunchtime period and promoting positive behaviourMaintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safetyCleaning the kitchen and serving areas after servicePreparing food containers and equipment for collectionWhat we're looking for:A caring and patient approach when working with childrenGood communication and teamwork skillsA reliable, organised and flexible attitudeThe ability to follow food hygiene, allergen and health and safety proceduresAn understanding of the importance of safeguarding and pupil welfarePrevious experience in a catering, school or childcare setting would be welcomed, but is not essentialWhy join us?Be part of a friendly and supportive school teamMake a positive difference to children's daily school experienceWork in a rewarding role that fits around school hoursAccess to training and development opportunitiesA welcoming school community where staff are valued and supportedFor further information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.