Catering Assistant

Please note - you must have the right to work in the UK - This position is based at Framlingham College - College Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9EY.

Framlingham College is a co-educational boarding and day school which comprises the Prep School, in the beautiful surroundings of Brandeston Hall, and the Senior School which is set in the market town of Framlingham overlooking the famous castle. The catering department spans both sites to provide 200 breakfasts, 400 lunches and 200 suppers to boarding and day pupils who are the primary focus. The kitchen team creates their own balanced healthy and nutritious menus, all of which are prepared fresh and on site in our well-equipped kitchen.

We are seeking to appoint hardworking and motivated Catering Assistants to join our successful Catering team at Framlingham College. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to deliver high-class catering to our students as well as to guests at functions and special events.

You will be working an average of 35 hours a week, straight shifts, including alternate weekends for 48 weeks of the year, the salary for the post is based on an hourly rate of £12.81.

The College offers its employees free membership to the Sports Centre which includes access to the pool, gym and discounts to fitness classes, squash and tennis courts. Staff have access to free parking when onsite, an independent pensions advisor, free meals when on duty and free uniform. We also work with several local businesses to offer discounts to staff. If you are looking for development and training, staff have access to a suite of online courses and receive regular ongoing training in various areas.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To assist with the preparation and provision of meals to School pupils and staff and to assist with general catering duties as directed by the Catering Supervisor.

• Customer service.
• Food service and distribution. Cleaning and washing up.
• Comply with hygiene and health and safety measures at all times.
• Work in a flexible manner and be prepared to assist with functions and lettings catering at the Framlingham College site or off site. Production of packed lunches for students.
• Cleaning and servicing of beverage vending machines.

It is the post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact with, to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Safeguarding Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare or children in the school s/he must report any concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

• Customer service
• Serving students and staff at meal times.
• Serving visiting students and parents at match teas and tournaments.
• Serving members of the public and students at formal dinners. Waiting on tables.
• Serving a variety of different groups and commercial lets during the enterprise business period. Serving alcohol on drinks receptions.
• Cleaning and washing up Washing up after meals.
• Clean as you go. Food hygiene policy. Floor mopping and scrubbing.
• Cleaning tables and chairs. Sweeping dining room floor.
• Equipment cleaning – Hot plates, chilled displays, beverage vending machines, fridges, dishwasher, waste disposal and assorted small kitchen equipment.
• Food preparation and presentation
• Vegetable preparation as requested by Head/Senior Chef.
• Work in a flexible manner and be prepared to assist with functions and lettings catering at the Framlingham College site or off site

As a catering assistant you are expected to change your role daily, working in different areas carrying out different duties as requested. You will then expected to take on further duties during holiday times as the business needs dictate.

Pay: £12.81 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking

Work Location: In person