Catering Assistant
Ark Kings AcademySupport Staff
Status
Live Now
Date Listed4 September 2026
ContractPART_TIME
Listing TypeDfE_TV
This role is now expired
Closed on Setyembre 30, 2026
About This Role
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-2:30pm, 39 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 9:00am on 30th September 2026, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received
Start date: As soon as possible
As a Catering Assistant, you will be working as part of a team who ensure the delivery of a consistent, high-quality meal service that meets the needs of the Academy by assisting with all aspects of food preparation, food service, kitchen hygiene and other duties associated with the running of the kitchen and food service operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and cooking of a range of nutritious food for mealtimes
- Serve the food to an exceptional standard and interact with the staff and pupils in an appropriate and helpful way, providing a knowledgeable service at all times, in particular with regard to allergens and other dietary requirements
- Assist in the sale, service and clearing of all food, beverages and utensils
- Assist with routine and deep cleaning of the kitchen, food storage, service and dining areas, including heavy and light equipment and machinery, crockery and cutlery, in accordance with the cleaning schedule
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Right to work in the U.K.
- Health & Safety and Food Hygiene qualification L3 (desirable)
- First Aid qualification (desirable)