Catering Assistant

About Us

AtWardle Academy, we believe that a healthy, nutritious meal is key to a student’s success. Our vibrant secondary school is looking for an enthusiastic and friendlyCatering Assistantto join our dedicated kitchen team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working as part of a community, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will play a vital role in fueling our students and staff throughout the school day. This is a hands-on position where your energy and positive attitude will help create a welcoming dining experience.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Food Prep:Undertaking basic food preparation tasks (chopping vegetables, assembling cold dishes, making sandwiches, finishing and setting out desserts, taking finished hot dishes from the ovens to set up for service).
• Service with a Smile:Serving meals to lively secondary school students and staff during busy break and lunch periods.
• Kitchen Hygiene:Maintaining high standards of cleanliness by washing up, operating the commercial dishwasher, and cleaning the kitchen and dining areas.
• Till Operation:Operating the cashless biometric catering system (training provided).
• Safety First:Following strict food safety and Health & Safety regulations.

What We Are Looking For

We value attitude and reliability above all else!

Ideally, you will have:

• A friendly, approachable manner and the ability to communicate well with teenagers.
• The ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure during peak lunchtime rushes.
• A strong commitment to teamwork, punctuality, and cleanliness.
• Desirable but not essential:A current Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (we will provide training if you don’t have one).