Catering Assistant

St John's College School is seeking a Catering Assistant who will contribute to this high-quality catering service to meets the needs of the pupils and the School. 

You will be required to assist in the daily duties of the kitchen which will include supporting the catering team before, during and after service, daily cleaning tasks and washing up duties, maintaining stock levels and taking deliveries.

More specifically, the role of the Catering Assistant at St John’s includes the following:

·        Preparing the dining hall for service and clearing up and cleaning up during and after service;

·        Setting up and clearing up for special catering events, including arranging tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery and decorations;

·        Helping in the daily housekeeping duties of the kitchen, maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and catering areas;

·        Assisting with inventory management, stock checking, receiving and unpacking deliveries and labelling stock;

·        Assisting in the serving of food and beverages;

·        Helping in the preparation of dietary restricted meals under the guidance of management;

·        Actively contributing new ideas into the kitchen to ensure that we continue to deliver a quality service;

·        Ensuring at key times in the day that areas outside of the kitchen where drinks and snacks are prepared and/or consumed (e.g. the staff room, meeting rooms, etc.) are cleaned and stock is replenished;

·        To be available for extra work, both contracted and emergency cover;

·        Providing exceptional customer service to pupils, staff, parents and guests of the School, maintaining the highest levels of personal conduct, professional standards and bearing;

·        Following all health and safety regulations and company policies (see below);

·        Performing other duties as assigned by the Catering Manager.

Hours

This role is for 37.5 hours a week, working 34 weeks per year (term time).

This role will be on a Rota as follows:

Mondays and Wednesdays 11.30am- 7.30pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays 12.30pm-8.30pm, Fridays 9am-5pm, with half an hour unpaid lunch break each day.

You may be required to work evenings and Saturdays for special events such as Speech and Sports Day. You may also be expected to be available for major school events, such as Firework Night. There will also be the opportunity to work extra hours during holiday periods, as agreed with your Line Manager. These days occurs once a year and will be communicated in advance.

Salary.

The full time equivalent annual salary, for working 37.5 hours per week for 52 weeks will be in the range of £16,770-£22,308, dependent on skills and experience. The actual salary for this role, pro rata, will be in the range of £12,288 - £16,346, again based on skills and experience.  

Applications

A fully completed Application Form should be sent to the HR Officer, St John's College School, 73 Grange Road, Cambridge CB3 9AA, or email to recruitment@sjcs.co.uk .

St John’s College School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

 Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All appointments are subject to a criminal background check and proof of qualifications in accordance with the requirements of the Children Act.