Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Location: Lyngford Park Primary School
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 20 hours per week, term time only
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–1:00pm
Contract: Fixed Term – Maternity Cover
Reports to: Catering Manager

Purpose of the Role

To support the Catering Manager with the preparation and service of meals at Lyngford Park Primary School, ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, cleanliness and pupil welfare.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare food in accordance with agreed menus and ingredients as directed by the Catering Manager.
• Serve pupils, ensuring agreed portion controls are followed.
• Maintain a clean and tidy kitchen and service area, including washing up and waste removal.
• Follow all health and safety, food hygiene and company procedures.
• Complete required records relating to allergens, temperatures, food preparation, transportation, cleaning and wastage.
• Support the Catering Manager in maintaining appropriate stock levels and monitoring supplier quality.
• Raise and assist with resolving any pupil, parent or carer issues, suggestions or complaints.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils.
• Participate in professional development and the Company's Appraisal Scheme.
• Work flexibly at other schools within Richard Huish Trust, including Richard Huish College, when required.

If you are shortlisted you will need to complete an application form.

The Trust reserves the right to appoint or withdraw this advert before the deadline, if necessary.

The Richard Huish Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person