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.

• Receiving and preparing delivered meals for service
• Serving lunches to pupils in a friendly and professional manner
• Supervising pupils during the lunchtime period and promoting positive behaviour
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety
• Cleaning the kitchen and serving areas after service
• Preparing food containers and equipment for collection

• A caring and patient approach when working with children
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable, organised and flexible attitude
• The ability to follow food hygiene, allergen and health and safety procedures
• An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and pupil welfare
• Previous experience in a catering, school or childcare setting would be welcomed, but is not essential

• Be part of a friendly and supportive school team
• Make a positive difference to children's daily school experience
• Work in a rewarding role that fits around school hours
• Access to training and development opportunities
• A welcoming school community where staff are valued and supported

For further information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.