Food Service Assistant

Everything we do is about empowerment.

At St Mary’s School in Cambridge, you can be YOU. We’re a unique school community that celebrates diversity and blends different languages, cultures and perspectives to create a true microcosm of the world.

We are seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant (FSA) to manage and support the front-of-house operations for the catering team. In this vital role, the FSA will ensure that all food service areas are clean, organised and welcoming, whilst delivering high-quality customer service to students, staff and visitors. The role also involves assisting with afternoon event setups and ensuring that events run smoothly and professionally. You will be working closely with the Chef Manager and the kitchen team to ensure seamless operation and a high level of customer satisfaction. This is a key role in supporting the success of the School functions, grab-and-go services and catering events.

Key duties include, but are not limited to:

• General kitchen tasks and duties.
• Adherence to food safety regulations and allergy guidelines.
• Support event catering for functions, including fine dining and summer programmes.
• All legal documentation kept electronically and up to date.

This position is ideal for someone seeking a consistent part-time role that offers a balanced schedule with afternoons free. The term-time nature of the position allows for flexibility during school holidays, making it a great opportunity for someone seeking work-life balance while being part of a dedicated and professional team in a supportive environment.

Hours are: 27.5 hours per week, term time only + 6 weeks (41 weeks), Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 2.30pm.

From teaching and pastoral care to school life, everything we do at St Mary’s is for the benefit of our girls. As a single-sex independent school, we enable girls to build self-confidence and gain the knowledge and skills they need to overcome gender stereotypes. Whilst we give them the academic results to get wherever they want to go, we ensure they leave with far, far more – self-belief, passion and a desire to make a difference.

With amazing academic results, a rich pastoral programme and a nurturing and empowering environment, this is a unique place to study – and to work. Whatever your role, you will help to take a remarkable community to the next level and will benefit from significant investment in your personal and professional development. After all, releasing potential is why we’re here.

If you want to be here too, you can enjoy an outstanding career and comprehensive benefits including a contributory pension scheme, 33% discount (pro rata for part-time staff) on school fees, BUPA cash plan, an occupational sickness scheme, free lunches and refreshments, a season ticket discount and much more.

If you can bring your best every day and want to help us inspire the next generation, it’s time we talked. If you have any questions, please contact the HR Team by email: hr@stmaryscambridge.co.uk or call: 01223 353253.

For further information about the role and to apply, please visit: https://www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk/about/job-vacancies.htm

Closing date: 5:00pm on 16 October 2024.

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. 

The school is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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