Catering Assistant

We are looking for a friendly, energetic Catering Assistant to join our busy school kitchen, primarily working in our Sixth Form Café (Café6). The successful candidate will be part of a successful team, ensuring the efficient delivery of a high-quality, nutritious food service for our students and staff. Following Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations, the role involves - assisting in the preparation and assembly of hot and cold food items. providing a friendly food service to students and staff during break and lunch times washing up and clearing areas supporting school events with catering duties, on occasions, outside regular hours We are looking for a flexible individual to work primarily as part of a small team in Café6 and in the main school kitchen and Snack Shack facility, as required. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a catering environment, with knowledge of current food hygiene regulations, although this is not essential as training will be given. Strong communication skills and the natural ability to interact positively with staff and students are essential. This is a permanent role working during the school term time. The preferred working pattern is 9.30 - 14.30, Monday to Friday. Ofsted (2024) commented “Pupils’ enthusiasm and excitement towards their learning is evident…Pupils conduct and manners are exemplary… It is common practice to hold doors open for others and behave in a friendly, courteous manner. … Staff are extremely positive about the support they receive from leaders, particularly around their professional development and well-being”. We can offer: A competitive salary with London fringe allowance and Local Government Pension Scheme. Staff well-being initiatives include an online GP service, an Employee Assistance Programme, subsidised use of an on-site electric vehicle charging and complimentary use of a new on-site fitness suite. Uniform is also provided. An admission policy prioritising the children of staff (conditions will apply). Parmiter’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are required to conduct online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.