Catering Assistant

About this role This part-time position offers an opportunity to support the daily routines at Meadowbrook College, working within an environment where food preparation and student collaboration meet. Rather than operating in an isolated commercial kitchen, you will work directly alongside both our Hospitality Manager and our students, helping to maintain a predictable, calm routine where young people learn valuable life skills and practical independence. Under the guidance of our Hospitality Manager, your day-to-day focus will balance high organizational standards of kitchen hygiene with meaningful, grounded student interaction. By maintaining an immaculate environment and a smooth service window, you provide the consistent structure and welcoming space that our school community relies on each day. What skills / experience are required To keep our kitchen running methodically and safely, we require an individual with high standards of cleanliness, tidiness, and strict attention to food hygiene practices. You will need a calm, organised approach to work effectively during the busy, time-sensitive lunchtime service window. Because student collaboration is central to our daily routine, you must be comfortable working in an environment where young people are actively involved in day-to-day kitchen tasks. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, as you will take clear direction from the Hospitality Manager to maintain our structured routines. Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, school catering setting, or a customer-facing food service role is highly desirable, though reliability and a structured mindset remain our absolute priorities What we can offer / about our school At Meadowbrook College, we pride ourselves on a well-run, calm kitchen where high organizational standards are the norm. We don't believe in performative or chaotic environments; instead, we protect your working conditions through clear routines and predictable expectations. You will work within a supportive team culture that respects your time and values your contribution to our school community. Education has the power to change lives, communities and society for the better. At RLT we believe that we can achieve more for our pupils, trainees, staff and communities by working together rather than alone. Schools in RLT are united by a common belief in the benefits of working together, and by our commitment to shared principles. OUR VISION is for our schools and SCITT to improve rapidly, continuously and sustainably: to be better faster together. OUR ‘WHY?’ is that children and young people ‘only get one go’ in school and therefore as part of RLT we aim to ensure the best possible ‘go’ for our pupils. OUR ‘HOW?’ is through the highest support and challenge for our schools and each other, underpinned by our principles. Our employees benefit from a wide variety of support including extensive continuing professional learning and development oppor